She was born August 12, 1964 to the late John Sipho and Paulette (McClain) Sipho in Kansas City, MO. As a young artist, Ella began her art career by painting junk items and transforming them into treasures. Ella had many accomplishments as a Kansas City Abstract Expressionist. She has exhibited her work throughout the United States. From New York to California, Canada, Sofia Bulgaria and in Ferrara Italy at the International Festival. Her awards include the first ever ARTV Awards nominee for acrylics on October 28, 2005 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. The front piece cover award with New Art International 2003-2004 edition. Regional River Market juried by Debra Singer with The Whitney Museum of American Arts (cash award) and the Manhattan Arts Merit award. Publications consist of Who’s Who in American Art 2005-2006, New Art International, Direct Art, Gallery & Studio and American Art Collector. Ella’s work hangs in private and corporate collections worldwide.
Ella is survived by her husband, Tony Ferguson; brothers: John H. Sipho, Jr., Kenneth Sipho, Marcus Sipho and Rasheem Sipho; sister, Paula Sipho-Blueitt; nephew, D-Sjaun Sipho; nieces, Lakeela Sipho and Lashuntonna Sipho; and many friends and acquaintances from around the world.
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