Elsa (Fiona) Young was born near Pungkupirri waterhole near Tjukurla in Western Australia, to senior law woman and renowned painter Tjawina Porter. She lived in Kaltukatjara (Docker River) and Warakurna before moving to Tjukurla with her husband Adrian Young (dec), their children and extended family.
Elsa now spends most of her time with her mother and their many dogs, painting regularly and going on bush trips. Elsa is a strong Ngaanyatjarra woman, with a wealth of cultural knowledge and love for her country and family.
Intricate explorations
Elsa's paintings depict the Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) of her country around Tjukurla and Warakurna through beautifully intricate explorations of line and space. Elsa’s work is sought-after by collectors and buyers alike around Australian and internationally.
