Ellie Hsu
Artist member since 2022
Ellie Hsu is a Taiwanese-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto. She values living in true essence and finds inspiration in the mundane yet bizarre aspects of life and nature. With an abundant use of colour and mixed media techniques, Ellie embraces the complex and nebulous human mind in its fragile state. With a touch of innocence and whimsy rooted in sentiment for the past, the subjects of her pieces question the nature of reality and bring to light the possibility that one's subconscious and distorted memories could alter the truth they seek.
Q+A
What kind of artwork do you have in your home?
Works from a few of my favorite illustrators (Steve Kim, James Lee Chiahan, Minipete) & stuff from my artist friends
What do you listen to when you work?
Mostly ambient, like Harold Budd, Chihei Hatakeyama, Aspidistrafly, and alternative or psychedelic rock
Best season of the year in Toronto
Autumn! The air is crisp and cool, it's pretty, and perfect for a cup of warm drink
Favourite musical artist / band right now
Inner Wave, Tennis, Tempalay
Everyone should know about
I'm a walking contradiction, my opinions often fluctuate
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2021
2019
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2023
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