Rosalind Tjanyari

Rosalind was born at the small clinic in Indulkana Community. She and her two younger brothers lived together with her parents in a small wiltja (hand-built shelter) close to the creek.

Rosalind’s mother Kunmanara (Kanakyia) Tjanyari was a highly regarded ngangkari (traditional healer) who worked at the Indulkana clinic before becoming a respected artist and leader at Iwantja Arts.

Kanakiya also cared for a large extended family of children in Indulkana, a tradition that has been continued by Rosalind who has no children of her own but has been a guardian, nurturer and role model for many young children in the Indulkana community.

Rosalind was introduced to the art centre from a young age by her mother and has been a long-time artist, arts worker and director at Iwantja.