About the artist

My name is Ann Murphy, a painter/sculptor working in a beautiful light filled studio space in the downtown Montréal area. With a creative background spanning over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to explore many facets of creativity. During this period, I have balanced a career as a self employed interior designer, have dabbled in furniture restoration and finishing as well as consistently produced work for galleries and art shows. Let’s not forget raising two boys while renovating our family home. In 2018, with the support of my husband and children, I made the decision to focus solely on my art career……
I am so excited to be at this place in my life. I am confident, strong and ready to be completely invested in my creative process.

What inspires Murphy ?

Although my earlier career focussed mainly on sculpture, recently I have been captivated by acrylic painting. I have found a cohesive manner in which to utilize my passion for paper-maché by incorporating it into my recent acrylic artwork.

I garner inspiration from my life and eclectic surroundings. Nestled in a lovely little neighbourhood flanked by the St. Laurence River, I am enveloped by the tapestry of Montréal. Endless colours, cultures, textures ,nature and urbanism all mix to create copious visual inspiration. This rich environment provides an endless source of ideas for the inquisitive artist. My work can be described as bold and unapologetic.

In addition to my figurative and sculptural work, I have recently begun exploring abstract art, with a focus on colour and clean composition. This addition to my portfolio demonstrates another side of my myself, aiming to produce a stripped down version of my art. Each style is relevant and necessary to the continuous evolution of my creations.