Mary-Jo Murphy’s work is simply fun and catchy, bringing smiles and laughter to animal and art admirers. Her subjects are “man’s best friends” including; dogs, cats and other animals rendered in a range of colors, full of energy and love. Her work expresses the bond between beloved pets and humans. Looking into the eyes of our pets we feel their compassion and joy. Reminiscent of pop art with an iconic appeal, Murphy’s work is composed with fun, solid-color backgrounds and close-ups of the beloved animal’s smiling face. Think Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe, but with funky animals as the star of the show! This exhibit joyfully presents Murphy’s bold work in acrylics, watercolors, and digital ink-resist.
Press release for first solo show Buenaventura Art Association, Aug. 2010
http://www.buenaventuragallery.org/
Press release for first solo show Buenaventura Art Association, Aug. 2010
http://www.buenaventuragallery.org/
Artist's statement
"Have you ever looked into the eyes of a furry or
feathered creature and imagined they were just
about to speak to you?
Their body language tells you that they understand
something important that could make the world or
your view of it more compassionate and joyful.
“What?” you say, but they remain silent.
Their voices are not limited by words. Their wisdom remains unspoken but not uncommunicated."
feathered creature and imagined they were just
about to speak to you?
Their body language tells you that they understand
something important that could make the world or
your view of it more compassionate and joyful.
“What?” you say, but they remain silent.
Their voices are not limited by words. Their wisdom remains unspoken but not uncommunicated."
