‘Inspired by Manchester’, a pop-up exhibition in Sale town centre, includes work by Carolyn Murphy. The exhibition, organised by Neighbourhood Gallery, features work by artists from across the North West of England in a range of media. It’s the first time that Carolyn has submitted work, so it was great to see ‘Bridgewater Canal’ on the wall, alongside some fabulous artists. Carolyn also had some of her linocuts in the window and all works were for sale.
Exhibition in Sale town centre
The exhibition runs from 9 February to 2 March with a private view on 8 February 2024. It’s an exhibition of works “inspired by Manchester’s iconic cityscapes, spirited people and vibrant culture”.
Carolyn at ‘Inspired by Manchester’ with her etching of Bridgewater Canal
‘Bridgewater Canal’ is an etching, which captures a hidden level of Manchester, where the canal runs right through the city centre. It’s an atmospheric image and it’s due to feature in a book about Manchester soon.
‘Sale Water Park’, a reduction linocut by Carolyn Murphy, has gone off to new home from the show.
At their ‘Up In The Air’ exhibition, Middlesex University MA Fine Art and Fine Art Printmaking students, including Carolyn Murphy, will show exciting new work this December.
For many students this is the culmination of their postgraduate studies. It’s their final show, bringing together work they have developed in 2022 and through the pandemic years. These emerging artists will exhibit together at The Barn, an exhibition space on the Middlesex University campus in Hendon, North London.
Work by Moritz Nicolai
The exhibition draws on themes of transition and new beginnings. At the close of 2022, it provides a collective opportunity to reflect on hopes and change. ‘Up In The Air’ launches ten new emerging artists in midwinter and on the cusp of 2023. The work contemplates identity, fragility and memory. The show includes artworks in diverse media, from painting and sculpture, to printmaking, video and installation.
‘A world we share?’, etching by Carolyn Murphy Work by Iliana Ortega-Alcazar
‘Up In The Air’ opens on Thursday 8 December and runs until Tuesday 13 December. Everyone is very welcome to this contemporary art showcase, celebrating a point in time and space. At the private view, on 8 December 6pm, you can meet the artists and talk to them about their practice. The show includes work by:
• Maryam Abdollahi
• Wallis Asher*
• Natalie Dee
• Philip Dunn
• Angela Forrester
• Freddy McBride
• Carolyn Murphy*
• Moritz Nicolai
• Iliana Ortega-Alcazar*
• Jan Pimblett
• Hanan Tawfiq
• Kathy Rooney
• Luke Anthony Rooney
*continuing students
Work by Angela Forrester (on walls) and Carolyn Murphy (on floor)
“For Fine Art staff and students at Middlesex University, public exhibition is at the core of art practice. This show provides a snapshot of the diverse and dynamic range of practices currently being explored by the emerging contemporary artists undertaking postgraduate study on Middlesex University Fine Art programmes” said John Timberlake, Programme Leader for MA Fine Art and MA Fine Art Printmaking.
OPEN: 11.00 – 17.00, 8 – 13 December 2022 inclusive
The Barn, Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, London NW4 4BT
Nearest underground station: Hendon Central (15 mins walk).
Carolyn Murphy is donating a postcard-sized original artwork to this year’s Twitter Art Exhibit in York. A regular contributor to TAE, Carolyn created an etching for the 2022 charity art sale. ‘Staying local’ is hand-coloured with watercolours and it’s based on a sketch she made during the lockdowns last year. The work shows a scene on her doorstep and holds onto the small patches of nature in the urban environment.
‘Staying local’, an original etching by Carolyn Murphy
‘Staying local’ and over a thousand other artworks will go on sale at the charity art sale on Saturday 25 June, and online, in aid of the Encephalitis Society. To find out more about Twitter Art Exhibit, check out them out on Twitter @twitartexhibit or via the Twitter Art Exhibit website. This year, Carolyn has contributed blog posts as one of the volunteer official Twitter Art Exhibit bloggers. You can see posts from Carolyn and others here.
On Saturday 10 November and Sunday 11 November, Carolyn Murphy joins a fantastic line-up of over 45 printmakers from across the UK at this year’s North Wales Print Fair. The Print Fair takes place at Llandudno’s Mostyn Gallery, with its beautiful Edwardian spaces.
The North Wales Print Fair is in its second year and is organised in partnership with the Regional Print Centre in Wrexham. Open 10.30 am to 5pm both days, the Fair is a fantastic opportunity for shoppers to buy affordable and original art direct from the artists, in plenty of time for Christmas.
‘View from the Top’ linocut by Carolyn Murphy
‘Gulls’ linocut by Carolyn Murphy
This is Carolyn’s first time at the North Wales Print Fair. She’ll be showing original limited edition linocuts and etchings on her stall, some created specifically for the event, alongside her cards and new Christmas cards.
Everyone is very welcome. There will also be relief print and monoprint workshops and demonstrations from Ffowndri and a pop-up café at Mostyn over the Print Fair Weekend.
Work currently available to buy can be found in the Shop.
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