Congratulations to Lucy Culliton who has won the Sulman Prize 2026 for her work ‘Toolah, artist model’
‘This is Toolah. She is one of seven greyhounds (nine dogs in total, all rescued) who live with me at Bibbenluke in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. This chair is Toolah’s favourite spot to sleep while I paint in the studio. I love how she camouflages herself into the upholstery of the chair. At the time, I was painting large Monaro grass paintings in a matching palette, so I had to include one.’ – Lucy Culliton, 2026
Lucy’s winning artwork will be on display in the Sulman Prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until 16 August, 2026.
Image credit: Lucy Culliton, Toolah, artist model, 2026, oil on canvas, 137.5 x 137.0 cm
