A woman sitting on top of a couch in front of an orange chair.

Cynthia Wagner

Mixed media, digital collage, Sculpture / human portrait and form, architecture, abstract

“Emily Dickinson’s words, “I’m out looking for myself with lanterns,” resonates with me."

About the Artist

Originally from Colorado, Cynthia Wagner now calls Huntsville, Alabama home. Cynthia, a multidisciplinary artist, delves into the intricate internal landscapes and stories of the collective human experience. Her artistic repertoire spans painting, collage, sculpture, and photography, creating a rich tapestry of creativity.

Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University Indianapolis. Her art has been showcased at prestigious venues such as the A.I.R Gallery in Brooklyn, NY, the Montgomery Museum of Art, the Huntsville Museum of Art, the Wiregrass Museum of Art, and the LaGrange Museum of Art.

Cynthia is one of only 10 artists from across the United States selected for “Our Civic Celebration,” a groundbreaking collection within the City of Huntsville’s “Amazing Spaces” public art program. The one-of-a-kind collection celebrates the importance and impact of the visual arts in Huntsville and features a diverse range of artists who created the art chosen for the new City Hall which opened in the summer of 2024. Cynthia’s magnificent Transformative Soil: Terra Firma is a massive 11-panel exploration of Huntsville’s historic icons.

Artist Statement

"I present fictional worlds manufactured through capturing and manipulating photographic images, both old and new, because fiction is often the most direct route to understanding the complexity and absurdity of the world around us and ourselves. Art is a part of exploring what it is to be a human being. Art-making is how I connect to myself and the vibrant world around me."

Cynthia’s work can also be seen at Little Green Store in Huntsville, Alabama