Global InformationMaria Josette Orsto information
Maria Josette Orsto | |
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| Born | October 30, 1962 Pirlangimpi, NT |
| Died | November 30, 2020 |
| Known for | Painting |
Maria Josette Orsto (October 30, 1962 - November 30, 2020)[1] was an aboriginal artist born at Pirlangimpi, on Melville Island (one of the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory).[1][2][3] Her father, Declan Apuatimi, and her mother, Jean Baptiste Apuatimi,[3] were also noted aboriginal artists from the Tiwi Islands. Orsto was one of the first female members of Tiwi Designs.[3] Prior to her death she worked and lived at Wurrumiyanga (formerly Ngiui) on Bathurst Island.[1]
- ^ a b c "NGV: Maria Josette Orsto". Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Japingka Aboriginal Art: Maria Josette Orsto". Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "MCA Artist: Maria Josette Orsto". Retrieved 5 August 2020.