Carolyn Murphy has work in ‘Inkscapes’ at the Horsebridge in Whitstable, Kent. The Printmakers Council has selected and curated the exhibition, which is inspired by ideas of landscape, and a sense of place, including Whitstable itself. ‘Still Recovering’, is a collagraph which connects human activity to issues of damage and repair of the environments we share.
‘Still Recovering’ an original collagraph by Carolyn Murphy
‘The image is based on an area near Rivington Pike, in the North West. So it’s not local to Whitstable – but it reflects on the impact of human activity on place’, Carolyn explained. ‘The damage of fire is sudden and devastating, and it often takes decades for the ecology to truly recover. It’s not just about the visible surface.’
All the work in the show is free to view and available to purchase. ‘Inkscapes’ runs from 11 – 23 September 2024 at The Horsebridge, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable CT5 1AF.
There is a private view on Saturday 14 September, from 12 – 4pm, and many of the artists will be there to talk about their work. Everyone is very welcome! Opening times are: Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm (closed Tuesdays), Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Carolyn Murphy is part of the printmaking ‘Surface Challenge’ exhibition at Barbican Library, organised by the Printmakers Council. The exhibition displays a wide range of printmaking techniques and sets members a challenge, interpreting the theme however they wished for this selected show.
Details of the Show
Carolyn submitted an experimental piece, inspired by the complex surfaces and spaces of Eduardo Chillida’s ‘gravitaciones’ series of works on paper, that she has been studying as part of her MA programme. The surface of her work ‘Falling Fragments’ is divided over four pieces of paper, connected with thread. Incorporating collaged elements and embossing, the surface is hard to read and suggests an urban landscape and uncertain spaces.
Carolyn with her work ‘Falling Fragments’ at the private view
The exhibition runs from 2 February to 26 February 2024 in the Foyer of the Barbican Library, in the Barbican Centre, London. There’s a private view on 7 February 2024 and all are welcome.
To see more of Carolyn’s work, check out the Gallery section of this website and social media channels.
Carolyn Murphy has a print inspired by Julian Trevelyan in the ‘Inspired By’ exhibition at Emma Mason gallery in Eastbourne. To clarify, Julian Trevelyan was a founder member of the Printmakers Council, a Royal Academician and outstanding printmaker and educator. Carolyn’s work ‘Stone Circle’ is a respectful nod to Trevelyan’s etching ‘Stonehenge’, which she viewed earlier this year at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
‘Stone Circle’ by Carolyn Murphy
Carolyn submitted the piece in response to a call from the Printmakers Council for new work from current members. Importantly, works needed to be inspired by early members of the organisation, which was set up in 1965 to promote and support the work of printmakers. Carolyn chose Julian Trevelyan, a founder member, because she has been exploring his work during her MA studies.
All works were selected for the show in Eastbourne, and are currently for sale online on the Emma Mason website.
‘Stone Circle’ is a monotype collage with graphite and linocut, which is a new combination of techniques for Carolyn.
Talking about Julian Trevelyan’s work, Carolyn explains “I love his compositions, his colours, the stylisation in his landscapes, his joyful experimentation and confident use of collage.”
‘Stonehenge’ by Trevelyan, 1961
She added, “In preparing new work for the exhibition, I returned to some of the etchings, collages and linocuts by Trevelyan that I already knew and looked more closely at the elements I loved. I questioned what made them so interesting to me and so typical of Trevelyan – perhaps his use of space within compositions, those textures and his experimental approach to landscape.
Detail from a Trevelyan etching in the V & ADetail from Trevelyan etching showing colour and textures
In my own practice, I have been creating ‘rock’ 3D structures hand-printed on paper. I decided to collage off-cuts from these monotypes and embrace the white space. I directly referenced Trevelyan’s etching and aquatint ‘Stonehenge’ (1961) in the composition and sun motif.”
Example of precarious monotype ‘rock’ tower – ‘No Stone Unturned III’ by Carolyn Murphy
Emma Mason gallery in Eastbourne is open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and at other times by appointment. The ‘Inspired By’ exhibition runs from 7 October until 4 November 2023.
Artist and printmaker Carolyn Murphy will be exhibiting in the Printmakers’ Council exhibition ‘Surface and Depth’, in Norwich. The Printmakers Council promotes the use of both traditional and innovative printmaking techniques. For this exhibition members submitted artworks under the theme of surface and depth for selection. The show was hosted by Mandell’s Gallery in Norwich and curating.
‘Fracture 2’, an original collagraph by Carolyn Murphy, was selected for the show. It is inspired by Winter Hill in Lancashire, a moorland landscape damaged by wild fire in recent years. Carolyn attended the exhibition preview and had the chance to explore the inspiring work on show.
The exhibition opens on Sunday 29 October and runs until 19 November at Mandell’s Gallery, Elm Hill, Norwich NR3 1HN.
Carolyn Murphy is now a member of the Printmakers Council. Carolyn joined in August this year after following some of the zoom talks by artist members on the organisation’s website. “I really enjoyed watching the member talks on the website, during recent lockdowns. I also got the chance to see the ‘Natural World’ online exhibition of members’ work. These inspired me to join,” explained Carolyn. “I am planning to balance my time between London and Manchester, over the next few years, so I hope to be able to visit future London shows in person and contribute fully to the Printmakers Council in time.”
The organisation formed in 1965 to promote new developments within printmaking and it has consistently promoted the place of printmaking in the visual arts since then. The organisation is artist-run and non-profit-making. In recent years, the Printmakers Council has organised exhibitions in London, across the UK as well as internationally.
‘Singing Ringing Tree II’, linocut, by Carolyn Murphy
Carolyn is excited to be a new member of the organisation and plans to contribute work for selection to future exhibitions. You can check out her profile page here. Her linocut ‘Singing Ringing Tree II’ was accepted into the Printmakers Council Archive at Scarborough Museums Trust. The archive dates from 1992.
Shopping Basket
Loading Comments...
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
Cart is empty 
