Selina was born in 1978 at Stirling Station, Northern Territory, and attended school in Darwin. Selina is one six sisters and two brothers. Her sisters Louise, Jacinta, Lanita and Caroline are also well-known and talented artists. Her mother is Barbara Price Mbitjana, who is also from Stirling Station, which is located just north of Tennant Creek. Selina has been painting for several years now and is a strong teacher to the next generation.