Kelly has been painting with Tjarlirli Art since its incorporation in 2006. Kelly is a senior law man, who’s passion and love for his country manifests in his paintings in a strength of form and array of stunning colour. Kelly paints the tjukurrpa from his country around the Docker River community where he lives with his wife Mary Gibson and family. Kelly often travels to Tjukurla to visit family and to engage in meetings at Tjarlirli Art in his role as director.