Rosalind was born at the small clinic in Indulkana community. She has two younger brothers, and they 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, and this tradition 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 Arts.
