Anyupa Stevens was born in the bush at Double Tank near Fregon, within a family richly embedded in artistic tradition. Her grandmother, the late Eileen Yaritja Stevens, was a renowned artist associated with Tjungu Palya, and both her parents, Keith Stevens and Tjanpuwa Stevens, are esteemed senior artists from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands.

Anyupa’s father's connection to the land is deeply rooted in Piltati, an important waterhole close to the Nyapari community, which frequently emerges as a strong theme in her artwork. Her mother's Country is Aeronga in the Northern Territory, adding further depth to her cultural and geographical ties.

For many years, Anyupa lived in Nyapari, where she was actively involved with Tjungu Palya, a notable art centre in the region. Recently, she returned to her birthplace of Fregon and continues to express her rich heritage through her painting, now with Kaltjiti Arts. This return to her origins not only marks a full circle in her journey but also reinforces her connection to her cultural roots, which she vividly portrays through her art.