Freda Brady was born and raised in Amata. She is the daughter of the late Kunmanara (Paniny) Mick and Mick Wikilyiri, both senior and highly regarded painters at Tjala Arts. Freda began her artistic career in 2002 creating batik. Freda also paints on impressive large-scale collaborative canvases with her sisters Yaritji Young, Tjungkara Ken, Maringka Tunkin and Sandra Ken. Freda is also a director and chairperson of Tjala Arts, to support the ongoing strength and vitality of art centre business for her community.
