October 2019
Children's Pop up Art Exhibition on the grounds and railings of St Peter's Church, North Main Street, Cork
September 2019
Exhibitions '19
Please come celebrate the opening of our Art Exhibition at 5.30 on 5th of September in St. Peter's Church, North Main Street, Cork.
Refreshments served.
Irish artist Mary Murphy " is original and possesses superior skill. But most of all she is compassionate toward every person that she portrays in her work. She has expanded beyond her beginnings in textile design to master an individualized technique. " Trudi Van Dyke.
Independent Fine Arts Curator. Fiber Art Now Magazine.
Mary's art explores the human form in line and form through a variety of media... her interest lies in the experiences that mold our bodies and indeed alter them. The resulting images of people and the play of light over them, make for powerful viewing. She makes ample use of many mediums and techniques, from oils, charcoal, pastels to fibers, needles and thread. This technique of replacing pen and paper with needle and thread, as a method of drawing, hearkens back to her classical art and fashion design training. It's use illustrates the importance of mark making in her expression. The materials used evolves naturally and organically over time thus becoming a 3D reflection or diary of her life.
Mary has exhibited widely and featured in press and magazine publications both at home and abroad. She and her husband, Stephen, also an Artist, live in the scenic south of Ireland with their three children and various pets.
Stephen Murphy has an innate talent for rendering all manner of motorbikes, with an insane amount of detail. This ability has been honed over many years, the hard way, working on various classic bikes until their every part becomes as familiar as the back of his hand. His training as a Master Technician illustrates his eye for detail and precision. But it's through Stephen's interest in light reflections on chrome and metal, however, that his masterful skill and brilliant use of colour becomes apparent.
Together they run a busy Studio in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Eire. This Studio is the centre of a thriving Art school, Art Suppliers, Arty Party Venue and Framers.
Mary Murphy Nat. Deg in Des.H.Dip in Ed. LSDI www.marymurphy.weebly.com, instagram - @marymurphyart,[email protected], 086 322 0336, [email protected], 087 214 2256
Refreshments served.
Irish artist Mary Murphy " is original and possesses superior skill. But most of all she is compassionate toward every person that she portrays in her work. She has expanded beyond her beginnings in textile design to master an individualized technique. " Trudi Van Dyke.
Independent Fine Arts Curator. Fiber Art Now Magazine.
Mary's art explores the human form in line and form through a variety of media... her interest lies in the experiences that mold our bodies and indeed alter them. The resulting images of people and the play of light over them, make for powerful viewing. She makes ample use of many mediums and techniques, from oils, charcoal, pastels to fibers, needles and thread. This technique of replacing pen and paper with needle and thread, as a method of drawing, hearkens back to her classical art and fashion design training. It's use illustrates the importance of mark making in her expression. The materials used evolves naturally and organically over time thus becoming a 3D reflection or diary of her life.
Mary has exhibited widely and featured in press and magazine publications both at home and abroad. She and her husband, Stephen, also an Artist, live in the scenic south of Ireland with their three children and various pets.
Stephen Murphy has an innate talent for rendering all manner of motorbikes, with an insane amount of detail. This ability has been honed over many years, the hard way, working on various classic bikes until their every part becomes as familiar as the back of his hand. His training as a Master Technician illustrates his eye for detail and precision. But it's through Stephen's interest in light reflections on chrome and metal, however, that his masterful skill and brilliant use of colour becomes apparent.
Together they run a busy Studio in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Eire. This Studio is the centre of a thriving Art school, Art Suppliers, Arty Party Venue and Framers.
Mary Murphy Nat. Deg in Des.H.Dip in Ed. LSDI www.marymurphy.weebly.com, instagram - @marymurphyart,[email protected], 086 322 0336, [email protected], 087 214 2256
Splat, Blob & Squiggle
AN EXHIBITION OF CHILDREN'S ARTWORK
On the Pig's Back Cafe
Woollen Mills, Douglas.
Thursday 20th of June until 25th of July
Join us for the Official Opening on Thursday the 20th @ 6.30 pm
Refreshments & a Candy Cart
AN EXHIBITION OF CHILDREN'S ARTWORK
On the Pig's Back Cafe
Woollen Mills, Douglas.
Thursday 20th of June until 25th of July
Join us for the Official Opening on Thursday the 20th @ 6.30 pm
Refreshments & a Candy Cart
2013
Children's Exhibition & Celebration
Carrigaline Lbrary.
Opened 12th Dec 2013
MC on the day was the fab. Danger Boy,
Circus performer & street performer.
( voted Best Street Entertainment)
Children's Exhibition & Celebration
Carrigaline Lbrary.
Opened 12th Dec 2013
MC on the day was the fab. Danger Boy,
Circus performer & street performer.
( voted Best Street Entertainment)
2012
Three Exhibitions for Culture Night
During Culture Night on the 21st of Sept 2012 I exhibited a solo exhibition at the Boardwalk Bar & Grill, while all students exhibited in two venues on the same night.
Lifetime Lab...A selection of paintings by children, their second exhibition this year. For Images click here.
The Raven Bar... artwork created by adult students over the past year.
Lifetime Lab...A selection of paintings by children, their second exhibition this year. For Images click here.
The Raven Bar... artwork created by adult students over the past year.
2012
Pop Up Exhibition..Something Wonderful
Congratulations to all the Artists who participated.
Minister Simon Coveney officially opened the exhibition and was presented with his own portrait, painted by Junior artist Cillian O' Keeffe.
The venue was kindly provided by Micheal Kidney
with music by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.
O'Crualaoi's provided delicious finger food.
Other sponsors included....
Rose Gowan for the photographic images on the night ( www.rosegowan.com )
Mano Mano & Spar the wine, Auntie Nellies the sweets, O' Farrell's Carrigaline cheese.
Robert Christie & Rosies the tables,Ber, Maria and Anne the posters & digital media.
All the parents and students who prepared the unit & contributed in their own way... Thank you all so much.
2011
Presentation
Mary Murphy presenting
Senora Maria Esther Bondanza,
The Argentinian Ambassador
with a unique piece of Fiber Art on Dec 1st 2011.
2009
Alliance Francaise Exhibition
Endurance
21st of October - 23rd of November
Nora Callanan, Director of Alliance Francaise,
Liz Meaney, Arts Officer, Cork City Council
with Mary Murphy.
For more images click here.
21st of October - 23rd of November
Nora Callanan, Director of Alliance Francaise,
Liz Meaney, Arts Officer, Cork City Council
with Mary Murphy.
For more images click here.
2009
Exhibition in The Lifetime Lab. Cork
Open Culture Night.
This was one of the pieces exhibited as part of Open Culture Night 2009 at The Lifetime Lab.
in Cork on 25th of September.
The theme suggested was Humans and their relationship with Water.
I felt strongly drawn to illustrating how everything we do is reflected in and impacts upon nature
and the resulting effects which this ultimately has on our environment.
This piece will be on permanent display at the venue.
in Cork on 25th of September.
The theme suggested was Humans and their relationship with Water.
I felt strongly drawn to illustrating how everything we do is reflected in and impacts upon nature
and the resulting effects which this ultimately has on our environment.
This piece will be on permanent display at the venue.
2009
Irish Crafts Council of Ireland Exhibition. RDS Dublin.
August 5th to 9th saw the exhibition of rising new talents in the Irish Artistic scene at the RDS National Annual Exhibition.
" Intensity " a portrait of Samuel Becket by Mary Murphy was chosen by the judging panel for its dramatic mark making and craftsmanship.
The piece was hand stitched using five shades of grey thread on Irish linen in the Contemporary Embroidery section.
Dimensions 9" by 8".
August 5th to 9th saw the exhibition of rising new talents in the Irish Artistic scene at the RDS National Annual Exhibition.
" Intensity " a portrait of Samuel Becket by Mary Murphy was chosen by the judging panel for its dramatic mark making and craftsmanship.
The piece was hand stitched using five shades of grey thread on Irish linen in the Contemporary Embroidery section.
Dimensions 9" by 8".