Nada Murphy
Wembley, WA
Western Australian Artist working across mediums : Painting Glass Textiles
MessageBorn Ivanhoe Victoria and moved to Western Australia as a young adult in 1973, Nada has had a dual career in art and psychoogy. Her studio was established in 1973
Her early training was in Fine Art at Melbourne University and then Perth Technical College. Since that time she has worked closely with other artists as well as independenty to develop her style and process.
Establishing her studio space in 1999 major milesstone leap enabling not only a dedicated space to work but also a place for community. In 2014 Nada also created a dedicated space for the development of her glass art practice. Since buildig her studio Nada has enjoyed the company of many artists and craftsmen and women who have shared time, creativity and music. Currently she works collaboratively with several established artist as well as runs program to mentor and develop others creativity.
Statement
Nada Murphy | ARTIST
Contemporary life is many ways disconnects people from the land so the art works to pull that back into contemporary consciousness. Somehow it is also important to record how things are before they become something completely different.
PAINTING: Landscapes connecting to country: Kimberley, Wheatbelt and Coastline.
STUDIO GLASS: Fused & slumped, Pâte de Verre, Commissions. Lighting
DRAWING, PRINTMAKING & TEXTILES: Hand worked treasures
CREATIVE COMMUNITIES: Wellbeing, learning & laughter.
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