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‘Verdant’ exhibition opens in Mile End

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The Middlesex University MA ‘Verdant’ exhibition opens at Mile End Art Pavilion from Friday 8 July to Wednesday 13 July, from 11am to 6pm. Artist and Printmaker Carolyn Murphy has 5 pieces of work on show, with fellow MA Fine Art and MA Fine Art Printmaking students.

Carolyn Murphy at the private view
‘A shift in the direction of the wind’, monotype by Carolyn Murphy
‘See how easily they fall away’, monotype by Carolyn Murphy

Carolyn created work specifically for the Art Pavilion space, to make the most of the light, the scale and the lakeside setting. Her monotype ‘Reclaiming’ is 2.4m high and has 4 panels. Other work was created for the floor: ‘No stone unturned’, consisting of ‘rocks’, which Carolyn cut and folded from paper she hand-printed, using a monotype technique.

‘No stone unturned’ by Carolyn Murphy

The ‘Verdant’ exhibition also includes work by Middlesex University MA Graphic Design, Photography and Illustration students, as well as postgraduate research students. It’s free and in a lovely spot in the park, just 5 minutes from Mile End underground station.

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NEW cards go live

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Carolyn Murphy’s cards are launched on the Love From The Artist website. The ‘Serenity’ cards and digital print, which raise money for Macmillan, go live today, as well as Carolyn’s range of special occasion cards, for birthdays and anniversaries.

The ‘Serenity’ cards and A3 print are reproductions from the original A1 linocut commissioned by Macmillan. ‘Serenity’ is now on the wall of the newly completed extension of the Macmillan Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital. All profits from ‘Serenity’ products go directly to the Centre. To buy online click here.

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‘Serenity’ greetings cards

Carolyn Murphy’s Occasions card range are colourful, textured and bold. “I created them using stencils. It’s a fun ‘monoprint’ technique, where the image builds up in layers,” explained Carolyn.

There are designs in the range with candle, heart, flower and star motifs. They’re ideal for sending birthdays, good luck, anniversary and thank you wishes. You can see Carolyn’s full range, available from the not-for-profit organisation Love From The Artist, by visiting her page.

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New range by Carolyn Murphy

All cards cost £2.50 plus postage and packing. On the site you can review work by a wide range of artists and select a mix. Love From The Artist print on demand and will send directly to you. You can also personalise the inside with messages and photos, at no additional charge.

Image of a woman viewing artist Carolyn Murphy's monoprint 'Hidden Depths' at Warrington Contemporary Open 2017

Warrington Contemporary now Open

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Carolyn Murphy’s monoprint ‘Hidden Depths’ is on display at the Warrington Contemporary Open Exhibition at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, as part of the Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival 2017.  The exhibition runs until 28 October and all work is for sale.

The photograph below was taken at the Exhibition Opening on 29 September, by photographer Phil Portus who is exhibiting in The Photography Open at The Gallery at Bank Quay House.

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Carolyn Murphy’s monoprint ‘Hidden Depths’ on display at Warrington Contemporary Open

This is the 7th Warrington Contemporary Open Exhibition. A selection of around 40 works by local and regional artists is on show. Works were selected by a panel of judges, including Paulette Terry Brien, director of The International 3, an exhibition and project space in Salford, and artist Louise Giovanelli.

Unframed work is for sale on-line via the new Shop on this website.

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A contemporary monoprint

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One of Carolyn Murphy’s new monoprints has been selected for this year’s Warrington Contemporary Open art exhibition.  The original monoprint, entitled ‘Hidden Depths’ will be on display and for sale in the exhibition in Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, alongside a wide selection of contemporary art, all from artists based in Warrington and the surrounding areas.

The exhibition is part of Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival 2017 and opens on Friday 29 September, until Saturday 28 October.

Currently available unframed work is on sale in the new on-line Shop.

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‘Hidden Depths’ original monoprint by Carolyn Murphy