Jeremy Smith’s exhibition brings together the major works developed through his PhD research, a landmark project mapping the temporal, spatial, bodily and psychological terrains of queer life in Sydney. Across large-scale hand-drawn maps, spanning history, neighbourhoods, HIV/ AIDS legacies and the contemporary gay psyche, Smith documents the lived experiences, memories and hidden geographies that shape queer community in this city.

Working in ink with meticulous detail, Smith’s drawings transform research, oral history, community consultation and personal narrative into vivid cartographies of queer survival and joy.These maps chart more than streets and timelines, they reveal the emotional and political landscapes that make Sydney one of the world’s most significant queer capitals.

Presented during Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026, the exhibition celebrates queer resilience and the power of community- led storytelling.