Lilly was born in 1970 near Mt. Liebig, Northern Territory and is part of the Walpiri language group.
She is one of the younger generation of emerging artists who currently lives in Alice Springs with her husband, Gary Reid, also an artist.

Her paintings represent the dreamings of her elders and include bush tucker, women’s ceremonies and hail storms.

Her work showcases her outstanding attention to detail and impeccable dotwork.