The following images represent a personal
study that attempts to concurrently
synthesize several realities.
The ultimate goal is to create a fresh,
contemporary tectonic, while recognizing
certain influences of mid-20th century
design and cultural zeitgeist.
Atomic deserts, hovering metal ships,
roadside steel and glass, space age
superhighways- all come to mind.
These are purely iconic images however,
not ingredients for a nostalgic recreation
of a particular style.
The moods and environments are
deliberately ambiguous; it is left to the
viewer to decide if they are looking at
places of desolation and lonliness or
scences of quiet solitude.
About the Artist
Michael Murphy is an architect/graphic
artist currently living in San Francisco.
Exhibitions/Publications include
December 2009
Mezzanine Gallery
San Francisco, California
October 2009
Chow Restaurant
San Francisco, California
October 2009
Group Show: A Response to Futurism
Curated by SFMOMA
San Francisco, California
August 2009
Given Art and Design
San Francisco, California
July 2009
Mezzanine Gallery
San Feancisco, California
June 2009
Terminal22 Gallery
Oakland, California
October 2008
Ap-Art Gallery
Las Vegas, Nevada
2007-2008
Ap-Art Gallery
Summer Show
London, England
London Luau Art Exhibition
London, England
DVA Gallery
Summer Show
Chicago, US
Shop Suey
Valencia, Spain
Ap-Art Gallery
Tokyo, Japan
Tiki Art Exhibition
Amsterdam, Holland
2005/6
Ap-Art Gallery
London, England
London Luau Art Exhibition
London, England
Shop Suey
Valencia, Spain
2005
Bayenalle
San Francisco, California
Publications
2007 Atomic Ranch Magazine (US)
2007 Nude Magazine
2006 Tiki Magazine (US)