Click to enlargeb. 1941
- Region
- South-East Australia
- Community
- Nabiac
- Language group
- Birpi (Biripi); Worimi
George Rrurrambu Burarrwanga (Warumpi Band) (1957-2007), 1999
oil on canvas
107 x 76 cm; 119.5 x 88cm frame
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- Provenance
- The Collection of Gordon and Elaine Syron, NSW
- Artwork story
- George was from Elcho Island and the front man of the famous Warumpi Band. He was brought up in a traditional way and knew language. Syron identified with his personal story of spending time in prison. This portrait was painted after George sang at Survival Day Concert January 26, 1999. His shirt read ‘Always Was Always Will Be Aboriginal Land’.