Anyupa Nelson

Pitjantjatjara artist born around 1968 in Pipalyatjara, South Australia. She learned to paint at Ninuku Arts under the guidance of her mother and other senior women in her community. Her intricate compositions depict Tjukurpa (Dreaming stories) like the Seven Sisters—Minyma Kutjara—through shifting dot patterns that reflect different moments of the journey. Starting her artistic practice in 2016, Anyupa has quickly established herself as a compelling storyteller through paint, combining cultural knowledge with visual precision. She continues to paint daily in her community studio, supporting her family and helping keep her culture strong