A colourful life, 2024

Dagmar Cyrulla
born Germany, lives Australia

A colourful life 2024
oil and synthetic polymer paint on linen

‘This is a portrait of multidisciplinary artists, Abdul Abdullah and Amrita Hepi. I wanted to paint Abdul as I admire his work and felt him to be a warm soul. When I phoned him, he said he was meeting his then soon-to-be-wife Amrita in Naarm/Melbourne where I am based. Given I love relationship narratives, I happily invited Amrita to join us. We played with different scenarios; they are both incredibly creative, dynamic, reflective and engaging. They were very comfortable together and with themselves. I wanted to capture that energy and spontaneity and the freshness of spirit I saw, and for the painting to reflect the colourful life they would have and are having together.’

Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Dagmar Cyrulla constructs contemporary narratives in her paintings and sculptures, encouraging contemplation and discussion of what it is to be human in this ever-changing and socially challenging world.

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