Tiarna Herczeg (she/her) is a proud First Nations and Hungarian artist based on Gadigal lands. She identifies as Kuku Yalanji/Kuku Nyungkul Warra, with family ties extending to Hopevale, Cherbourg, and Laura, QLD.

Born on Dharug Country in Western Sydney, Herczeg has lived between there, Rockhampton and the Blue Mountains, weaving inspiration from these diverse landscapes. Her artistic practice is deeply personal and intuitive, allowing her to paint without preconceived notions. For Herczeg, art is a ritual of listening and learning, a way to ground herself and stay connected to her spiritual and cultural roots amidst frequent relocations.

Central to Herczeg’s work are themes of home, identity, and belonging. Her paintings reflect these themes through loose, gestural brushstrokes and vibrant colors, capturing the vitality of Country. This thematic exploration extends beyond painting, as Herczeg is also deeply interested in sculpture, sound, and installation. She aims to use these mediums to allow her to further investigate and express her cultural narrative, creating immersive experiences that resonate with her exploration of place and identity.

Herczeg’s approach to art is characterized by a fearless embrace of spontaneity, relinquishing the pursuit of perfection in favor of a more intuitive and automotive expression. This spiritual dialogue between artist and work manifests in her varied artistic practices, where she listens and responds to the energy of her surroundings and experiences.

Represented by: Curatorial and Co, Woolloomooloo, Sydney.