Melba has had an incredibly rich life in exhibiting her skills through her talent for weaving, sculting and paintinng. Early on around 2006, Melba and her partner [dec.], James Iyuna were commissioned to create a large scale work for the Darwin Entertainment Centre. Having lived in Maningrida for most of her life, Meba now chooses to live between her granddaughter, Simplicia England's place in Gunbalanya and her daughter, Roberta Wurrkidj's (Yulyulmarra) place in Jabiru. Melba Gunjarrwanga is also represented by Maningrida Arts & Culture.