Carissa is the daughter of renowned weaver Barbara Guwalwal. Residing in Gunbalanya, Carissa works full-time at West Arnhem Shire's Aged Care. Taking after her aunty Rosina Gunjarwwanga, you are able to see Carissa's inspiration of her contemporary black and white motifs of Wak Wak (Black Crow). Carissa has only started painting in the last twelve months which has remarkably already seen collectors and galleries turn heads as to flag her for upcoming shows for 2022.