Elsa Fiona Young Australian, Ngaanyatjarra, b. 1965

Elsa (Fiona) Young was born near Pungkupirri waterhole near Tjukurla in Western Australia. She lived in Docker River and Warakurna before moving to Tjukurla. She lives here with her husband Adrian Young, her children and extended family.

Elsa is a strong Ngaanyatiarra woman, with a wealth of cultural knowledge and love for her country and family. Her paintings depict the tjukurrpa pf 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 Australia and internationally.