Toulouse is the alter ego of East London based emerging Artists & Textile Design, Ella Robinson.

Toulouse creates a world of wonder that exists somewhere between the everyday and the esoteric. A world that blends a dash of escapism with the belief we can all make the world a little brighter. 

"After spending 6 years in commercial fashion, I wanted to create work that made my soul sing. As a child I spent countless hours drawing and imagining a world in my head that was far more exciting than school bullies and the monotony of spelling. I want to honour my inner child by conjuring up a world I can escape into, one where magic still exists and the healing powers of nature have never been more powerful.

My process incorporates observational painting & illustration with digital design skills I've refined as a commercial designer. Expect an alchemy of organic elements and distinctive colourways that will transport you back into nostalgia, or to an otherworld entirely."

EDUCATION

2013 RMIT Bachelor of Arts: Textile Design

2022 Stick Figure Social Club - Facilitator

FEATURES & EXHIBITIONS

2021 “WONDER” Group Exhibition

2019 Melbourne Fashion Week

2019 Malta Fashion Week

2019 Virgin Australia Fashion Week

2018 Melbourne Spring Racing Festival

2018 Melbourne Fashion Week

2015 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

2015 Found/Calm Exhibition

2012 “Off the Ladies Back” El & Tino

2013 Bricolage Graduation Exhibition