Ellen Giannikos
Is a contemporary Australian artist
Ellen is an emerging contemporary Australian artist based in Melbourne, specializing in acrylic, linocut, and watercolour paintings. Central to her work is the ethereal character, Yume, who embodies a sense of longing and escapism. Yume and the dreamlike environments around her reflect an idealized world, offering a sanctuary where innocence, nostalgia, and healing converge. In her recent abstract acrylic series, Ellen blends minimalist elements with surrealist aesthetics, creating a visual language that speaks to personal journeys of disconnection and a universal desire for belonging. Her work invites viewers into a space of emotional depth, where introspection and the human experience are explored with sensitivity and nuance. ​​
Artist CV
Education:
2020
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma of Visual Arts
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2017
University of Melbourne (VCA)
Contemporary painting course.
​​​Work:
2020 - Current
Teaching Business: M&E Art
Specialised visual art programs for children and adults with special needs.
Schools and Facilities:
Autism Spectrum Australia
Alkira
Gloworm Studios
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2020 - Current
The Rose St. Artist Market
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2019 - Current
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Visitor Services
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2018 - Current
Commissions / Freelance Artist
Exhibitions:
2024
Solo Exhibition Ellen Giannikos, Sol Gallery, Fitzroy, Victoria.
Mac Hewitt & Ellen Giannikos Solo Exhibition
2024
Solo Exhibition for our students, RED Gallery, Fitzroy North, Victoria.
Autism Spectrum Australia x M&E Art - "Beyond Words"
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2022
Off The Kerb Gallery "Christmas Show" Collingwood, Victoria.
2021
Brunswick Street Gallery (BSG) "Likeness" Group Exhibition, Fitzroy, Victoria.
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2020
Brunswick Street Gallery (BSG) “Fifty Squared Art Prize” Fitzroy, Victoria.
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2019
Brunswick Street Gallery (BSG) “Portrait” Fitzroy, Victoria.
2019
BlackCat Gallery “Square-Circle Group Show” Collingwood, Victoria.
2019
Brunswick Street Gallery (BSG) “Fifty Squared Art Prize” Fitzroy, Victoria.
2018
Valley Youth Space Relaunch, Art exhibition. Niddrie, Victoria.
2018
Brunswick Street Gallery (BSG) “Small Art Prize” Fitzroy, Victoria
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2017
Besser Space Gallery “End of year group show” (VCA) Collingwood, Victoria