Yarunya Jarrah (Burning Off the Land)

Tracing his Aboriginal lineage as far back as possible to Pialba in Queensland, Goompi Ugerabah (whose name translates to "possum from the place of the goanna"), has Gurreng Gurreng ancestory from the area near Bundaberg.

Goompi himself was born on Kombumerri tribal land, with previous family generations in nearby Minjungbal tribal land. Goompi has lived within these two tribal areas all of his life to date, and was a young teen when he was taught by local elders who had cultural connection to the area and knowledge, storyline’s and local history to pass on. As a young teenager, Goompi was guided by the Walker brothers, renowned Nunukal songmen and dancers from Stradbroke Island, and under their mentorship he honed his skills in traditional song and dance. Later Goompi Ugerabah also founded his own family dance troupe, Bundjalung Kunjiel.

Alongside his art, Goompi remains deeply involved in preserving and teaching cultural practices. His knowledge has been cultivated through years of research, conversations with elders, and active collaboration with local custodians. Now an educator himself, he teaches children and adults alike, sharing the importance of heritage and community. His goal is to foster an enduring appreciation for culture, passing it forward so it thrives with the next generation.

To own a piece by Goompi Ugerabah is to hold a powerful connection to the rich cultural landscapes of Kombumerri and Minjungbal Country. His art embodies a profound respect for land, history, and tradition, offering viewers a window into the stories and symbols that have shaped his people for generations.

From Goompi Ugerabah's 2023 painting of the same name, the 'Yarrunya Jarlow' print series was a limited edition of just 20 prints. Now completely sold out, this single Artist Proof is the only remaining version of this artwork available.

The piece has hung proudly on loan in the Shangri-La hotel in Sydney for over three years, and in the Hilton Hotel for one year before being made available for Auction here.

Yarrunya Jarlow depicts the burning off of land, a traditional practice in Aboriginal landcare and an important element of protecting and maintaining the landscape.

2019 Bushfire Collection
The original artwork was created coincidentally three months before the 2019 NSW bush fires. As this story relates to how we present such events, Goompi Ugerabah made a small 40 x 57 cm edition of 100, specifically in order to donate all profits from sale to the NSW fire service and Firesticks Alliance, helping teach any community on how to do traditional burns. 

This artwork became infamous when well known Australian comedian and actress, Celeste Barber, purchased one of the first prints, and within 24 hours all 100 copies were sold out. An incredible $40,000 was donated. 

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