PULSE
Mia Lazarus
21 FEB – 1 MAR 26
Pulse is a Tyger Project by Sydney-based abstract painter Mia Lazarus.
Working through intuitive, material-led process, Lazarus allows paint to be poured, layered and reworked, responding to how it behaves on the surface rather than following a fixed plan. Each painting begins beyond her control, shaped through reaction, gesture and touch over time.
A circular centre sits at the core of each canvas – a pulsing presence that draws the eye and anchors the surrounding movement. While the works may appear simple at first glance, time spent with them reveals subtle shifts, surface detail and the tension between chance and decision.
Pulse marks an exciting early solo presentation by an artist whose practice is grounded in experimentation, material intelligence and slow looking.
PULSE
Mia Lazarus
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Mia Lazarus is a Sydney-based abstract painter whose practice is driven by material experimentation and intuitive process, allowing paint to behave as a living element, poured, layered, reworked, and transformed over time.
Drawing influence from natural reactions and surface chemistry, Lazarus explores the tension between control and chance, creating works that evoke growth, erosion, and atmosphere without direct representation.
Through bold colour, translucent veils, and tactile mark making, her paintings invite slow looking, offering immersive spaces where the surface becomes a site of material dialogue and transformation.
Mia is a graduate of the National Art School.
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“A circular centre sits at the core of each canvas, pulsing like an opening, a presence that invites you in. Materials react, interchange, and connect, the dialogue within the surface reflects the otherworldly chemical processes that surround us. Each painting begins beyond my control. Pours form the initial layer, mixing, merging, and reacting in ways that cannot be replicated. From there, the work is shaped by touch, bold marks, texture, and gesture, building a surface that asks the viewer to lean in and stay longer.”
Mia Lazarus, 2026
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To coincide with the opening weekend of Pulse, Mia Lazarus will be spending time in the gallery on Saturday 21 February, 11am–2pm for a casual meet-the-artist session.
There’s no formal talk or program – just a chance to drop in, see the works on the walls, and chat with Mia about her process and the ideas behind the paintings if you feel like it. Everyone is welcome to come and go, take their time, and enjoy the show at their own pace.
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Tyger Projects are short-run shows that bring a focused body of work onto the walls at Tyger for a limited time. They’re designed for artists who already have a resolved body of work and are looking for a low-pressure, time-bound opportunity to see it installed, experienced and encountered in the gallery.
The Projects allow us to respond quickly to work we believe in, and to support artists at important moments in their practice. Sitting alongside our regular program, Tyger Projects evolve organically throughout the year and create space for experimentation, risk-taking and surprise – while still offering artists and audiences a considered, thoughtful gallery experience.
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We are open 10am–2pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Other times are available by appointment.
From the gallery
Tyger Projects were created to give artists the space to bring a resolved body of work onto the walls in a focused, time-bound way – without the pressure of a large-scale show or long run. They allow us to respond quickly to work we believe in, and to support artists at important moments in their practice.
We’re incredibly excited to present Pulse as the first Tyger Project. Mia Lazarus is an artist at the very beginning of her career, and this body of work represents a significant and confident step forward. Her paintings are thoughtful, ambitious in scale, and deeply considered in their making.
We believe strongly in Mia’s work and are proud to back her through this project. For visitors and collectors alike, Pulse offers a chance to spend time with an artist at an early and exciting stage – and to live with work that is both materially rich and quietly powerful.
Martyn Pearce
Head Tyger, Tyger Gallery
