Tanya Murphy Fine Artist: February 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

New Book Release

Collectors Choice Vol.1, is my latest book release dedicated to my collectors and patrons. This volume presents a view of all mixed-media artworks that are acquired in permanent collections. Clink the link here to see this new book in its entirety. http://www.blurb.com/books/1990095

Harlem Fine Art Show - February 25-27th

I will be attending and presenting artworks including photography, mixed media, and printmaking in the upcoming HFAS on February 25th - 27th. For those of you who are not familiar with my art style and process, here are a few new images to introduce you to my work. To see even more artwork. Please clink into my former traveling show website, http://shadowsofajourneytour.blogspot.com/

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Youtube Video: Countdown To UMES Exhibit

Tanya making artwork (shown below) in her studio

(Playmates, Kin Folk and Family)

for the UMES show.

Playmates, Kin Folk and Family, 2011
4x4 inches, photo/mixed media on rag board

Embracing Light: University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Thanks to the Mosely Gallery, Princess Anne Chapter of The Links, Delmarva Power and everyone involved in making the UMES opening and book signing a great success. Click the link below to see a brief news clip.

(News clip link below. Photo above by James M. Glovier)

http://www.wboc.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=5534629&h1=Black%20History%20Art%20Exhibit%20Opens%20at%20UMES&vt1=v&at1=Promotion

A Notion For My Land

Turning Pages

Homecoming

Exhibition Dates: February 3 - March 18th
gallery@umes.edu
Mosely Gallery, Dept. of Fine Arts
11931 Art Shell Plaza
Princess Anne, MD 21853
410-651-7770, www.umes.edu/arts

Bio:

Multi-media fine artist, Tanya Murphy is a Philadelphia native born of Southern American roots. African-American history, southern culture, and feminism are themes frequently expressed in her artworks. Her art education began with painting during enrollment in an intensive high school (Overbrook High) magnet program for the arts. Upon entering college at Tyler School of Art of Temple University in 1983, she broadened her interest and immersed herself in fine art photography and printmaking. She received her BFA, degree in photography from Tyler in 1988 and continued to pursue her love of painting at the world renowned Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

Since starting her art career, Tanya’s photography has been focused to create socially conscious portraiture and environmental documentations inspired by photographers Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange and Gordon Parks of the (FSA) Farm Security Administration era. Her vast photography techniques utilize traditional film, vintage processes, contemporary digital technologies and hand-made box cameras. However, in 2005, her extensive training as a painter became a distinct asset for her imagery while combining media; she forged a very distinct style of photo-based, collage mixed media paintings. In 2008, Tanya opened her first major solo exhibit, Shadows of a Journey, at the African American Museum of Philadelphia. She received a great response from the media and collectors alike. The debut exhibit traveled across the United States for an additional two years and spawned a self-published book and DVD documentary of the same title. In 2010 Tanya won a revered residency at the Brandywine Workshop in Philadelphia which placed her among an esteemed list of artists such as Benny Andrews, John Biggers, and David Driskell all who have produced an original print for the same organization.

In addition to being an artist, Tanya has served her art community as an art curator, art gallery director, advisor and mentor for many artists. In 2008, she co-founded Salon Joose, an artist alliance which encourages professional self-empowerment. Her studio/gallery space is located in Philadelphia’s Center City, Northern Liberties district. Her artworks are widely exhibited and collected publicly and privately.

Tanya Murphy Fine Artist

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