Alison was born in Hermannsburg Community (Ntaria), West of  Alice Springs. She had lived there until she was a in her 20s. Alison's uncle, Arnold Ebatarintja, taught her and her siblings to paint landscapes when they were young. She has painted all of her life. Many of paintings feature the Todd River and the lush foliage that grows along it.

Before joining Tangentyere Artists, Alison sold her paintings to tourists in the Todd Mall. She enjoys painting with Tangentyere, especially the

workshops on Mondays.

Alison paints her country where she grew up in the Hermannsburg community (Ntaria), west of Alice Springs.  Many of her paintings feature the Todd River.  Alison had completed all of her schooling at Ntaria, then went straight into work as a kitchen hand at the school which she had attended. After

a years work, herself along with her Aunty Tabia, Uncle Arnold and their family, moved into town. They all lived together in the Todd River opposite the hospital.

Exhibition information is unavailable at this time.