Ada Andy Napaltjarri Australian, Pintupi, b. 19054

Ada was born at the Papunya Hospital. Ada's mother Entalura Nangala, from whom Ada learntto paint, is a recognised artist who painted for Warumpi Arts. Entalura Nangala is the wife of Don Tjungerrai who was a renowned artist. She is also the custodian of a number of women’s Dreaming stories, making her a respected elder in the community. Ada is no longer marriedand has three children who are living and working in Darwin and Brisbane. As a young woman, Ada worked at the Papunya Preschool as a teacher’s aid. Ada's Dreaming relates tothe Yalka or Bush Onion, whileher mother's Dreaming is the Honey Ant Ancetors from Ilpili, west of Papunya. Her father's Dreaming associated with the Liru or Snake Ancestors.