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
Gingko and Oak Leaves Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture Gingko Leaves $65 each Oak Leaves $75 each Available |
Rachel Murphy
Gingko Leaves Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture Approx 100 x 100mm $65 each Available |
Rachel Murphy
Oak Leaves Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture Approx 150 x 80mm $75 each Available |
Rachel Murphy
Last Blush Vase Series Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf Large Vase- 28cm height 2023 $725 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Oak Leaf - Large Hand Pressed 24ct Gold Wall Sculpture, framed 230 x 230mm $275 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Last Blush Vase Series Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf Large Vase- 180mm height 2023 $725 Available |
Rachel Murphy
Last Blush Vase Series Hand Formed and Painted Porcelain with 24ct Gold Leaf Large Vase- 220mm height 2023 $550 Available |
Previously Exhibited At Black Door Gallery
