Dagmar Evelyn Cyrulla facts for kids
Dagmar Evelyn Cyrulla is a well-known Australian artist. She creates modern art. In 2022 and 2023, she was named one of Australia's top 100 artists to collect. Her art often explores relationships. She especially focuses on how women see the world. In 2017, her painting 'I Am' won a special award. It was 'Highly Commended' in the Doug Moran portrait prize.
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About Dagmar Cyrulla
Dagmar Cyrulla was born in Germany. When she was one year old, she moved to Sydney, Australia. She came with her two brothers and sisters.
She studied art at the University of Western Sydney. She earned her Bachelor of Visual Arts degree in 1987. Later, in 2009, she received a scholarship. This helped her earn her Masters of Fine Art from Monash University.
Dagmar has shown her art in many group shows since 1988. She has also had her own art shows. These solo exhibitions have been held in cities like Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Her Artistic Work
Dagmar Cyrulla's art is mostly about human connections. It explores how people relate to each other. In 2018, her art was shown at the Wagner Contemporary Gallery. Experts said her work makes us think. It makes us think about women's rights and gender equality.
Her paintings often show women who are strong. But they also show their gentle side. These women look confident and beautiful. They might be thinking about themselves. Or they might look directly at you. The Australian newspaper said her art has "stirring psychological intensity." This means it makes you feel strong emotions.
In 2014, Dagmar Cyrulla was invited to join a special group. It is called the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society.
Where You Can See Her Art
Dagmar Cyrulla's art is part of several public collections. This means her work is owned by art galleries and museums. People can visit these places to see her art.
- Bathurst Regional Gallery
- Ballarat Regional Gallery (They own 'A Moment II' and 'The Carer III.')
- Chicago Printmakers Collective
- London Print Workshop
Solo Art Shows
Dagmar Cyrulla has had many solo exhibitions. These are shows where only her art is displayed.
- 2022: "End of a chapter" at Wagner Contemporary (November)
- 2021: "Recent Works" at Wagner Contemporary (November)
- 2018: "I Am" at Wagner Contemporary (October)
- 2016: "Moments" at Wagner Contemporary (September)
- 2015: Galerie Notre Dame, France (April)
- 2014: "Reflection" at Wagner Art Gallery, New South Wales, Australia
Awards and Competitions
Dagmar Cyrulla has won many awards for her art. She has also been a finalist in important art competitions.
- 2021: Winner of the Royal South Australian Society of Arts (RSASA) Portrait Prize
- 2021: Finalist in the Archibald Prize
- 2019: Finalist in the Dobell drawing prize
- 2017: Finalist and 'highly commended' in the Moran Portrait prize
- 2014: Semi-finalist and finalist in the Doug Moran Portrait Prize
- 2011: Finalist in the Dobell drawing prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
