Ingrid Treacle Australian, Pitjantjara, b. 1970

The third of five sisters, Ingrid was born in Fregon where she spent her early years living with her family.

She attended Fregon School during her primary years, then went to Alice Springs for her secondary education at Yirara College. She also spent time at Ingle Farm High School in Adelaide.

Ingrid began painting in the Arts Centre in Fregon in the mid 1990's, mainly in the walka style.

She draws on the rich tradition of aboriginal culture, and connection to country, for the imagery in her paintings.

Her work has developed greatly and her theme's are Tjuntun and the Seven Sisters tjukurpa - handed down to her by her father.

Ingrid was previously an Anganu Education Worker at the Fregon School.

She works now as an arts-worker at Kaltjiti Arts assisting with the administration and management of the art centre.

Ingrid has been the Kaltjiti Arts Chairperson since 2017 and director of the Kaltjiti Arts board.