The artworks of Daniel Agdag are mechanical manifestations of his thoughts, feelings, and ideas told through narratives hidden in the details of his work. They appear as structural, social, or mechanical systems. Correspondingly, they have been described as “architectural in form, whimsical in nature, and inconceivably intricate”. As has been noted, Agdag uses cardboard as the medium to create the structures, due to its ability to resemble timber or steel.

His process is one of simplification, working intuitively without detailed plans or drawings. It all starts with a formless idea from which he builds a piece that gradually takes shape. For that reason, he removes and remakes elements as he creates the final work, which often leads to unusual forms. Agdag’s preference for scaled-down tools and materials allows him to be agile in his creative method. In addition, the lack of color offers a limitless and interesting way to delineate between textures and surfaces. He feels this simplicity provides for the enormous complexity of his work.

Daniel Agdag has exhibited solo shows in Melbourne, New York, and London. He has been presented at several local and international art fairs including Melbourne Art Fair, Sydney Contemporary, Art Central Hong Kong, VOLTA Basel, and Art Fair Tokyo. His work is in private collections in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and Europe.

He has done several private commissions, notably for Hermès Paris in 2014 and 2019, as well as a collaboration as a scenographer in 2021. A large-scale public commission – a steel installation for Hampton, ‘The Inspector’ in Abbotsford, Melbourne. His most recent commission ‘Lattice’ in 2022 was for the New York City Department of Education, New York.

In addition to fine art, Agdag is an accomplished filmmaker. He is a three-time Dendy Award winner and a two-time AACTA/AFI nominee and winner. Lastly, he was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018.