Michael Murphy "Look"
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Murphy’s sophisticated conceptual approach to creation is evident in his constant search for new and innovative methods of artistic practice. The artist’s virtuosity spans a staggering range of media: sculpture, drawing, painting, sound and installation. Fascinated with light, color, tone and shape, Murphy strives to challenge the boundaries between the second and third dimensions, with optical illusions often employed to this end. Works such as Red Cross appear as if they are flat planes from a distance however, when viewed from a closer standpoint, become symbol rich, three‐dimensional objects.
Given the conceptual scope of the works, Murphy considers each of his pieces to be independent entities and eschews working in series. With each work created, the artist will experiment with a new medium, adventurously fusing more classical art‐making techniques with digital processes and manual skills.
[Image: Michael Murphy “Red Cross” Installation of steel, wood, oil and monofilament 8 x 10 x 10 ft.]
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Schedule
from September 16, 2011 to October 14, 2011
Opening Reception on 2011-09-15 from 18:00 to 21:00