David Murphy Studio

"In these recent works, Murphy’s practice moves beyond visual analogy with textiles and begins to structurally mirror resist-dye processes such as Adiré. Through layered obstruction, deliberate misregistration, and dye-like diffusion of colour, the paintings operate as translations of textile logic." ________________________________________ From the ongoing 'Soft Grip' series Casein paint on paper 38 x 28cm

Seven (!) years ago today we unveiled my sculpture The Blanket @thepiecehall in Halifax, co-commissioned by @yspsculpture it was the largest piece I had ever made. It was the inaugural commission in what was an annual, if shortlived, sculpture programme, and I’m still very proud of what we achieved. Huge thanks now, as then, to the mighty @damonjacksonwaldock @helenrmoore @ellisjrobinson @sam.e.clayton @fishfabrications #thepiecehall #ysp #publicsculpture #publicart #textiles #woven #metalwork #tigwelding #archdaily #heritage #outdoorsculpture #davidmurphy

One of my sculptures - Untitled (Gathering) in a recent shoot with @cc_tapis @cadogangallery Milan. _______________________________________ Soldered Steel and Enamel paint 60 x 60 x 60 cm #davidmurphy #cadogangallery #cctapis #milano #contemporarysculpture

'The warp and weft, the intertwining elements in David’s work give a magical, lyrical credence to people’s creative ability, the ability to interpret by reflecting on relationships within given environments. So it is with the line in art, making its way from one point to another it is carefully threaded, a fabrication, and as with an espaliered vine, an ordering of reality." @paddy.butler wrote a lovely text about my work many moons ago, and it was a joy to read it again this week. It was a reminder of distance traveled, but also of the stubborn and persisting preoccupations. _________________________________________ Untitled Casein paint on paper 76 x 56 cm #threads #textile #workonpaper #davidmurphy #sem #contemporarypainting

New works on paper available @cadogangallery . _________________________________________ Soft Grip (XIX) Casein paint on paper 76 x 56 cm #workonpaper #abstraction #davidmurphy #cadogangallery #softgrip

Now on view by appointment and online @cadogangallery London until 31/10. Alongside @ramon_enrich @andreas.d_a @terrelljames and @eliseansel 7-9 Harriet Street London SW1X 9JS ____________________________________ Untitled Casein paint on paper 76 x 56 cm 85 x 65 cm framed #groupshow #davidmurphy #cadogangallery #frieze #workonpaper

Open Studios at the @acme.art propeller foundry in Deptford this weekend. It’s free but ticketed (link in bio) Promise I’ll tidy up a bit. I’ll only be there on Saturday this year but it’s on all weekend and there are loads of great artists and amazing studios to explore in the building :) We’re still fundraising to help secure the future of the building - come show your support and celebrate the artists who make Acme Propeller Factory so special. If you’re at a loose end come along and say hi - I’m in studio 104 on the ground floor. —————— Acme Studios 165 Childers Street Deptford SE8 5JR Join us for this year’s open studios weekend at Acme Propeller Factory! Acme Propeller Factory is the largest remaining long-term studio building of its kind in London, and the UK’s biggest building dedicated solely to artist studios at genuinely affordable rent. Across all four floors, artists will be opening their doors - offering a chance to explore their studios, learn about their work and experience the diverse practices that define this creative community. #AcmePropellerFactory #LondonNeedsArtists #deptfordx #openstudio #atelier #davidmurphy

Now Open! ‘Surface, Time, Memory, Illusion’ curated by Jamila Adeli at Galerie Isa, Mumbai. So happy to be showing two brand new fade works. Thanks as ever to @galerie_isa @jamilaadeli and the other contributing artists: @mekhalabahl @vipeksha @grzegorzkiproduction @gabrielmillsart @danielmohr_studio @conradshawcross @hiroesaeki @antoniosantin_ #galerieisa #surfacetimememoryillusion #longending #contemporarypainting #davidmurphy #artindia

Long Ending (Dawn Fade) Casein paint and scratches on gesso panel 30.5 x 21.5 x 3.5 cm ______________________ #sunrise #contemporaryart #davidmurphy #contemporarydrawing

Last days to see 'London Calling' @stephane_simoens with works by Jack OTWAY, Jinyong PARK, Rebecca PARTRIDGE and myself. On view until February 24th. 📷: @wedocumentart @jackotway @rebeccaannepartridge @jinyongparkstudio #rebeccapartridge #jackotway #davidmurphy #jinyongpark #londoncalling #stephanesimoens #davidmurphy

'London Calling' @stephane_simoens continues until February 17th. Works by @jinyongparkstudio @rebeccaannepartridge @jackotway and myself. ____________________________________________ Blanket (Veiled) 2023 116.4 x 85.4 x 3.5 cm Casein paint and scratches on gesso panel ____________________________________________ 📷: @wedocumentart #rebeccapartridge #jackotway #davidmurphy #jinyongpark #londoncalling #stephanesimoens #simoensgallery #stephanesimoenscontemporaryfineart

'London Calling' continues @stephane_simoens until 17/2, with works by @jinyongparkstudio @rebeccaannepartridge @jackotway and myself. ____________________________________________ Long Ending (White) 2024 Casein paint and scratches on tinted gesso panel 28 x 38 x 3.5 cm DM the gallery for more details ❤ ____________________________________________ . 📷: @wedocumentart #stephanesimoens #simoensgallery #stephanesimoenscontemporaryfineart #rebeccapartridge #jackotway #davidmurphy #jinyongpark #londoncalling