If you’re in the Bay Area this month, check out Michael Murphy’s “Supersonic” art at the Given Gallery in the Castro. He’s got an eye for mid century modern, the wry humour to comment on just how goofy much of the mid to late 20th century was, and the talent to make such comments in a visually stunning and entertaining way. Keep reading for an excerpt from an interview with Michael and review of his show in the San Francisco Bay Times.
Supersonic Art BY Michael Murphy On Display
By Sister Dana Van Iquity
San Francisco Bay Times, Published: August 13, 2009
… Murphy said his “ultimate goal is to create a fresh, contemporary tectonic, while recognizing certain influences of mid-20th century design and cultural zeitgeist.” Atomic deserts, hovering metal ships, roadside steel and glass space age superhighways are included in his repertoire. He said, “These are purely iconic influences, however, not ingredients for a nostalgic creation of a particular style.” The moods and environments are deliberately ambiguous. “It’s left to the viewer to decide if they are looking at places of desolation and loneliness or scenes of quiet solitude,” he said. “There’s a fantasy world out there somewhere that could actually be a real world if you want it to be.”
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Supersonic Art BY Michael Murphy On Display
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