Rachel Murphy
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Rachel Murphy is a West Auckland based ceramicist who produces delicate porcelain vessels that represent local landscapes. Through the incorporation of 24k gold leaf into her pieces, Murphy creates luminous works that have a sense of opulence.
Murphy works predominantly in porcelain slip casting, using plaster molds and slip. The imagery on the surface of her ceramics finds its inspiration in nature. Murphy is interested in the subtleties and extremes of land, sea and air. Common motifs include cliffs and mountains set against dramatic richly coloured skies. Her creative process often begins with observations on a walk in the bush or on rugged west coast beaches. Recently the artist has started gilding leaves including Gingko, Oak and iconic New Zealand fern fronds. The rich fine details are further emphasised by Murphy’s superb technique. As single pieces they act as elegant accents and hung on mass they seem to dance along the wall in delightful freefall, shining for all to see and marvel at the beauty of simplicity in nature. Rachel Murphy came to work with ceramics after gaining a Bachelor of Design and spending some 15 years designing furniture and interiors. Artist Jo Nuttall was a key mentor for the slip casting process. Murphy’s work is therefore influenced by her design background, with an emphasis on form and texture. Rachel Murphy exhibits her work in select galleries in New Zealand. |
Rachel Murphy produces delicate porcelain vessels that represent local landscapes. Her work is intricately crafted with a sense of opulence. |
Rachel Murphy Works Available At Black Door Gallery
Rachel Murphy
Sun Setting on Our Land (Colour) Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf 230mm height 2025 $560 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Life Copper, Gold Leaf and Shou Sugi Ban, Wall Sculpture H 300 x W 250 x D 50mm 2025 $890 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Sun Setting on Our Land (Black and White) Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf 230mm height 2025 SOLD |
Rachel Murphy
Harakeke mixed media and copper wall sculptures H 580 x W 250 x D 40mm on wall 2025 $1200 pair Available |
Rachel Murphy
Rural Beauties - A, B, & C Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf A 130mm B 100mm C 80mm Diameter 2025 A $290 B $235 C $195 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Last Blush - Orb Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf 210mm height 2025 $490 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Gingko Leaves Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture Approx 100 x 100mm $65 each Available |
Rachel Murphy
Piupiu Fern Frond - Medium Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture, Wall Hang Wall Hang, approximately 280 x 120mm $120 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Oak Leaves Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture Approx 150 x 80mm $75 each Available |
Previously Exhibited At Black Door Gallery
