Ann Murphy

Born in 1975, Ann Murphy has been creating art since she was a child. Throughout her career as a self-taught artist, Murphy has explored a wide variety of techniques such as drawing, painting, carpentry and sculpture. At the age of 25, while establishing herself as an artist, she completed a degree in interior design, to round out her arsenal of skills. 

She has participated in a multitude of Art Fairs as well as art shows across Quebec. Murphy has also been represented in exhibitions in Canadian and American galleries. Although her earlier career focused mainly on sculptures, she has now embraced painting and has found a cohesive manner in which to blend her two preferred mediums while incorporating paper into her recent painted artworks. 

Ann garners inspiration from her life and eclectic surroundings. Nestled in a lovely little neighbourhood flanked by the St. Laurence River, she is enveloped by the tapestry of Montréal. Endless colours, cultures, textures ,nature and urbanism all mix to create copious visual inspiration. This rich environment provides an endless source of ideas for the inquisitive artist.  Ann’s work can be described as bold and unapologetic. 

In addition to her figurative and sculptural work, Ann has recently begun exploring abstract art, with a focus on colour and clean composition. This addition to her portfolio demonstrates another side of herself, aiming to produce a stripped down version of her art. Each style is relevant and necessary to the continuous evolution of her creations.