Carole Murphy's Studio
Sculptor of recycled and green mediums. Former Gallery director, former president of PNWS, Classes.
Sculpture Studio and classroom working with a variety of media, steel, aerated cement, fiber clay, nature, found objects.
07/14/2024
We each hold a unique perspective of ourselves that shifts with our moods and days. By incorporating repurposed frames, shells, wood, metal, encaustics, beads, and found objects, this piece represents the ever-changing self-portrait we each carry within.
Perhaps you will find more of yourself iin its intricacies » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/standard_products/5-bwqk5j2vhlo?product_gallery=276162&product_id=6011021
07/13/2024
Improvising
28” x 22” x 4” Mixed Media
💡Creating this piece was particularly challenging, reflected in its multiple starts, restarts, and self-reconstruction. Using materials like wood, recycled frames, shells, metal, bronze, wire, and recycled paper clay, it was both a difficult project to execute and a joy to bring to life.
👉 Share in the joy of the creative process and view the piece on my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/original_art_products/improvising?product_gallery=276162&product_id=7174737
07/12/2024
"Supposition of Form"
24 in. high aerated cement sculpture
Initially working in bronze realism, I eventually branched out into various mediums. 'Supposition of Form,' my first abstract piece, marked my entry into the realm of subtractive carving. This work granted me the freedom to explore uncharted creative depths.
👉 To better understand the intricate details and unique textures, visit my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/standard_products/3-vbm6q-tguea?product_gallery=276160&product_id=6004313
07/11/2024
Unforeseen
24 in. high, aerated cement sculpture.
💡 A sculpture that embodies the power of perspective shifts. In creating one's view of the world, every so often a shift needs to take place. This piece altered my view of things. Have a perspective shift of your own and explore in detail on my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/standard_products/2-veauovmkji?product_gallery=276160&product_id=6004312
06/04/2024
Proudly unveiling a new piece from my "Mixed Media" collection: Created with recycled materials, "Hush, Hush" is a symbol of the feminine, both bold and subtle. It speaks to the evolving role of women throughout history and in contemporary society.
Join me in exploring balance and existence through sculpture, view the featured piece it in detail on my site » www.carolemurphy.com
🌿 I'm thrilled to share "Nature Reclaiming," a new edition to my "Mixed Media" collection.
Created with recycled materials like wood, steel, and recycled paper clay, this piece embodies the beautiful and inevitable ways nature reclaims what we take from it. Creating this sculpture was a joyful journey, reminding me of our fleeting existence and the preciousness of each moment.
"Nature Reclaiming" encourages you to appreciate its wonders before they slip away, find out more on my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/original_art_products/nature-reclaiming?product_gallery=276156&product_id=7227733
06/02/2024
"Collection of Thoughts"
23 x 18 x 2 in. nixed-media
💭 This is a study in nature, a play with how things fit together and in doing so, dance.
📍 As "Collection of Thoughts" is attached to the wall, it's available for local sale only. Interested? Let's talk about creating a custom piece for your space!
👉 Get in touch, and browse my art on my site » www.carolemurphy.com
06/01/2024
"Supposition of Form"
24 in. high aerated cement sculpture
Beginning in bronze realism, I gradually stretched to work in several mediums. Stepping into the world of subtractive carving, ‘Supposition of Form’ was my first work in abstract form. Granting greater freedom, it carried me to a world that included the depths of the unthought-of.
👉 To better understand the intricate details and unique textures, visit my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/standard_products/3-vbm6q-tguea?product_gallery=276160&product_id=6004313
05/31/2024
In taking a piece of this and a piece of that and setting it all together as you see it with a new perspective, it changes what is seen and puts it all together perhaps in a better way. This piece embodies the beauty of transformation and the potential of seeing discarded elements in a new light.
👉 Enjoy a perspective shift, and view the piece in detail on my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/original_art_products/it-can-all-be-fixed?product_gallery=276156&product_id=7227739
05/30/2024
"Dream Walking"
22 x 11 in. wood, plasma cut steel, recycled paper clay and encaustics sculpture
I'm passionate about sustainability and creativity, and "Dream Walking" embodies both. Every element of this sculpture tells a story of renewal and creativity, capturing the wonderment of dreams, where all things are possible.
💭 Visit my online galleries, and let your imagination wander with my Mixed Media collection » https://www.carolemurphy.com/mixed-media
🤝 Dive into the world of connection and harmony with "In Alliance." This recycled mixed-media abstract sculpture is a playful exploration of the bonds that tie us together, both separate and connected, echoing the intricate dance of partnerships.
Crafted from the soulful blend of wood and recycled paper clay, Let "In Alliance" take you on a visual journey where form and connection merge into a captivating bond » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/standard_products/3-ss31lrkuo1c?product_gallery=276156&product_id=6074679
05/28/2024
Beginning with a thumb-sized bone, "Goddessa" was created, radiating with the essence of gentleness, acceptance, and playful harmony, a testament to the divine feminine within us all.
Each bead, horn, shell, wood, and metal piece, intricately woven together to form an almost totem-like figure. Explore more on my site » https://www.carolemurphy.com/warehouse-originals-limited-editions-standard-products/standard_products/2?product_gallery=276156&product_id=5984930
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Contact the establishment
Telephone
Website
Address
4495 SE Aldercrest Road
Portland, OR
97222