Dagmar Cyrulla

Australian Women Artists The podcast Ep 66 Dagmar Cyrulla Dagmar Cyrulla is an Australian contemporary artist whose work grew out of a lifelong interest in people, relationships, and the emotional texture of ordinary life.Born in Germany and raised in Sydney from age one, she developed an art practice that blends portraiture, domestic scenes, and psychological observation into stories about human connection. She is a distinguished figure in the Australian art scene, frequently appearing as a finalist for prestigious awards such as the Archibald, Doug Moran Portrait Prize, Dobell Drawing Prize, Portia Geach, Fishers Ghost and many more. She has been described, wonderfully I think, as a seasoned storyteller of the contemporary human condition. “My work is about feelings, based on how we relate to one another. My aim is to engage the viewer in the same thought process as mine, so as to open an opportunity to self questioning. My paintings are stories which hopefully reflect my love of people. The life experiences I use to develop my work include; Father and daughter relationships, power relationships, relationships to parents, being and having a role model, sibling rivalry etc.  I have clarity with each artwork in regard to the ideas I am exploring, however  it is more important for me to be engaged emotionally with each work.  I play with colour and light to help create the mood that I want the viewer to experience.” Dagmar Cyrulla Head to the link in my bio for our conversation and or from wherever you get your podcasts. Dagmar (@dagmarcyrulla) is represented by Lennox St Gallery (@lennoxstgallery) and Wagner Contemporary (@wagnercontemporary) Etre is showing at Lennox St till 25 April   Images1.   DC2.   The keeper of secrets, 2009, pastel on paper 205 x 1423.   Etre III, 2025, oil on linen 50 x 404.   Le marriage, 2024, oil on linen, 82 x 615.   Woman bathing after Rembrandt, 2025 oil on linen, 41 x 366.   After Hopper study II, 2025 oil on paper on board 45 x 257.   Wendy Paris and Minerva, oil on canvas8.   If you can’t stand the heat, 2010, oil on canvas