Australia and the world's richest art prize, the Moran Portrait Prize has selected the 30 finalists for the 2019 prize. Dagmar Cyrulla's painting titled 'Kym' of Paris based fashion designer, Kym Ellery has made the cut. 

Artist statement:

Kym Ellery grew up in Karratha,...

The modern muse is a painting inspired by the French artist Felix Vallotton. She represents the new woman. Confident, unperturbed by the viewer. Connected, feminine...life is lived on her terms.

 (Photo courtesy of Matthew Stanton)

Kym Ellery grew up in Karratha, WA. Part Maori and English she was inspired by her artistic mother to move to Sydney. With nothing but ambition and courage, she conceived ELLERY the fashion label that has taken her to the Runway of P...

With an annual prize pool worth $12,000, the 2019 Waverley Art Prize is open to painting, drawing print & mixed media. This year’s Judges are Mitch Cairns (artist), Phil James (artist) and Fiona Lowry (artist). Dagmar's painting 'Stillness' has been selected as a final...

This painting is about the changing roles within relationships and women’s increased responsibilities. This is a result of a push by woman for women to be heard and I like others have benefited greatly. Where previously our parents slotted into an expected role, we now...

The painting is about the rituals that women go through everyday to get ready for the world. The teddy bear is a reference to the innocence and simplicity of being a child. The bedroom setting is because that is where every day starts.

This work considers the dynamic relationship and power play between artist and sitter. I wanted the work not to spell out who is the artist and who is the model. It highlights vulnerability, the vulnerability that one feels when painting someone and perhaps the vulnera...

This painting is about the changing roles within relationships and women’s increased responsibilities. This is a result of a push by woman for women to be heard and I like others have benefited greatly. Where previously our parents slotted into an expected role, we now...

The Summer Salon promises to be a vibrant and colourful celebration of contemporary “art made now.” Dagmar's work will be exhibited alongside the other finalists from 1st December to 31st January.