Ellen Jose b. 1951

Also known as Ellen Toscano
  • Artist (Video Artist),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Installation Artist),
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Jose works in various mediums including installation, drawing, video, printmaking, painting and photography. Her works often explore her islander heritage and its symbols and identifying markers as well as commenting on the political aspect of Australian Indigenous life.
Name
Ellen Jose
Also known as Ellen Toscano
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Video Artist)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Installation Artist)
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Book Illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
  • Painter/Printmaker (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Layout worker (ANZSIC code: C)
  • Window Dresser (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Ticketwriter (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Lecturer (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
1951
Birth place
Cairns, QLD
Death date
1 January 2017
Active Period
  • c.1979-
Residence
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Melbourne, VIC
Training
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • The Torres Strait
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Miriam
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW
  • Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery History Archive.
Copyright
  • Jose, Ellen Also William Mora Galleries