Carissa Gurwalwal Australian, Kune, b. 1990

Carissa is the daughter of renowned weaver Barbara Guwalwal. Residing in Gunbalanya, Carissa works full-time at West Arnhem Shire'S Aged Care Facility.

Although she is new to painting, Carissa's work is already attracting the attention Of collectors and galleries nationally and internationally.

Carissa's interpretation of Wak Wak (Black Crow) is exact and striking and reminiscent of the work of her late aunty Ngalbangardi Gunjarwwanga, who continues to be an inspiration for her in her artwork.