Dilara Niriella

Dilara loves creating paintings that capture the essence of nostalgia and memories. Although she often explores sentimental themes, she also enjoys incorporating a layer of humor into her works. This is usually achieved through the naming process, where she gives her pieces cheeky titles to lighten the tone and spark conversation.

One of her favourite aspects of the artistic process is witnessing people connect with her work—whether it’s pointing, laughing with friends, or sharing their personal connection to a piece with her. Dilara aims to produce art that is approachable, identifiable, and, most importantly, accessible.

Dilara holds a BFA (Honours) from UNSW. She has participated in the competition circuit, winning The Young Archies in 2016 and the Mosman Youth Art Prize in 2018, and has been a finalist in many other competitions. Dilara has exhibited in Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York City.