Bai Bai is a respected senior law woman from Balgo, with her traditional country spanning from Mangkayi in the Stansmore Ranges to just south of Yagga Yagga. Her role involves extensive travel for cultural purposes, including a notable performance at the Shinju Matsuri Festival in Perth in 1989. Bai Bai's early years were deeply rooted in learning the traditional laws and culture as she travelled through her family's lands.

She embarked on her painting career in 1986 in Balgo, and since then, has played a significant role in nurturing the artistic talents of younger family members, introducing them to painting and the cultural narratives that accompany this practice. Her commitment to preserving and promoting Indigenous culture extends beyond her art. Bai Bai has contributed to several publications, most notably to Yarrtji: Six Women’s stories from the Great Sandy Desert, published in 1997 by Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra. This work was recognized for its cultural and historical significance and was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s History Awards in 1998.

Bai Bai's contributions are not limited to the arts. She is a longstanding member of the Kimberley Land Council, where she has been an influential voice in land rights discussions and a staunch advocate for women's law and culture in Balgo. Her life and work are further enriched by her partnership with the late artist Sunfly Tjampitjin, with whom she shared not only her personal life but also a deep commitment to their community’s cultural heritage and artistic expression. Through her diverse efforts, Bai Bai has significantly impacted her community and the preservation and interpretation of its cultural practices.