I grew up in Milikapiti. I went to Kormilda College in Darwin and then moved back. I worked at the Milikapiti Primary School as a teachers assistant before I had my first child Mikey. At the same time I started painting at Jilamara. When I had my second child Markesia I stopped work for a while to �grow them up. Now they are both at school so I can spend more time at Jilamara.
My Grandfather Richard Miller was a traditional owner of Milikapiti. Alie Miller, my Great Grandfather was a painter and carver.
I am inspired by looking at his work in books and at the old peoples work in the Muluwurri �Museum.
My Grandmother Mary Moreen still works at Jilamara as an artist. She is a strong female leader in our community. She has taught me and my children a lot about our Tiwi culture.
I paint my Jilamara with pwoja. I also like to paint Japalinga (stars) in the Tiwi sky and my Mother�s dreaming, Jarrikalani (turtle).
In 2018 I learnt how to be a textile screen printer at Jilamara. It�s hard work but I love it and am now the head screen printer and run the workshop.
