Michael Murphy

“In dreams and future memories” Exploring more semi representational& organic form in my work. The process of being part of the world but not “of the world” is a dichotomy that most people experience. A half remembered dream, cultural myths, a memory. #visualartist #creativity

I will be exhibiting in @hoctorsmyth offices from Friday 25th-28th of October from 1pm daily. Opening on Friday night from 6.30. Big thank you to @offalyartsoffice and Hoctor Smyth for their support! All details are in the flyer above, I hope to see you there!

“Understanding the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” 75x102cm Returned to this painting after a fresh start. See this and more in Hoctor Smyth offices, Birr, Co. Offaly on September 25th-28th (1-6 daily). #visualartist #offalyartist #dublinartist

@hoctorsmyth present an Art exhibition of new work by @michaelmurphyartist from Friday 25th to Monday 28th of September (1-6pm daily) This will take place in Hoctor Smyth design offices on Main st., Birr, Co Offaly. #offalyartist #visualartist

“Waking memory” 30cm Working toward my Birr show which is a month away! Pop up show with sponsors Hoctor Smyth - Engineering & Architecture, Birr, Main st. Information to follow closer to the exhibition #offalyartist #dublinartist #creative

taking of the Pelham 1 2 3… what a film. seeing Walter Mattheu reminds me that we need more leading men who look like basset hounds

Tony is good people and very talented. #music #speirgorm

July 2026 “Show Your Art” review - PR Aryan Ahmad Www.michaelmurphyartist.com Delighted to add this to my press profile. The article is available in full in my bio. Special thanks to Aryan and his team. showcasemyart.com/michael-murp...

Recording on a warm day, shorts are required - work quick and get it done. Give me a 99 ice cream and hold the sprinkles asap!

Moving from dot to primitive use of line - similar to ancient symbol/mapmaking. The introduction of these textures have informed some movement in the work (hopefully) Music - delighted to hear O,Kenayda ‘s debut album, I was fortunate to add some bass.

Hot take: it's daft to release music in Dolby Atmos format. If the playback system doesn't support Atmos, your music can end up barely audible unless volume is cranked to what becomes ear-bleeding levels when the next non-Atmos track comes on. You're just asking for listeners to skip your tracks.

Delighted to be exhibiting as part of an Emerging Artists exhibition with Reynolds Gallery. Show opens on July 23rd #dublinartist #creativity #Emergingartist

Summary Start painting at 7.30am Finished at 1.30pm Learn some Depeche mode & random tunes. Here is a process video www.michaelmurphyartist.com Day done

the Sentimental tourists play @whelanslive Wexford st, Dublin Friday, 31st of October Into Paradise’s David Long Whipping Boy’s Paul Page Tickets are now live! www.whelanslive.com/event/the-se...

David Hockney RIP

Friday October 31st in upstairs Whelans, First Dublin show for the Sentimental Tourists. Fans of #whippingboy and #intoparadise are in for a treat. #irishmusicparty #newmusic singularartists.ie/show/the-sen...

To destroy and reinvent ! #dublinartist #offalyartist #creative #visualculture

Find me on www.michaelmurphyartist.com www.instagram.com/michaelmurphyartist “Higgs Boson” 30cm x 40cm Acrylic on canvas

Working on painting can be a slow and rewarding process. If you like what you see, please follow me here or on www.Instagram.com/michaelmurph... #dublinartist #offalyartist #abstractexpressionism #creativity

Same energy?? Find me on www.Instagram.com/michaelmurphyartist

thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com/merch/withou... Listening party with Q&A at 8pm

Dave & Paul invite you to a listening party - ask questions and listen to album before the Friday release! thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com/merch/withou...

Is aip nua meán sóisialta Éireannach í Cogar - tar anall agus abair haigh.

The Sentimental Tourists are Paul Page (Whipping boy) & David Long (Into Paradise) debut album. I was fortunate to contribute bass & dulcimer to the album - releases on Friday 29th of May. #irishartist #offalyartist #dublinartist #independentmusic thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com

Working away on a smaller group of paintings for a project later in the year. The sentimental Tourists album New album out on May 29th preorder on Bandcamp thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com/album/withou... www.michaelmurphyartist.com #dublinartist #intoparadise #whippingboy

Immigration make Britain brilliant

Sneaking a giant screen into the flagshagger march is one of the funniest things @ledbydonkeys.org have ever done. "STAY HYDRATED" 😂🤣😂

Scrolled app is awash with dodgy people looking to con artists…..ridiculous levels of dodgy nonsense

Big thank you to @supercatho.bsky.social @hoctor.bsky.social @isobelstarling.bsky.social for your kindness and support of my art work!

Long form video update 14th of May 2026 Thank you for your support! If you have any questions or suggestions- drop a comment or a dm! #dublinartist #abstractexpressionism #irishartistsofinstagram #offalyartist #dot www.michaelmurphyartist.com

Progress update on new work! #dublinartist #offalyartist #abstractexpressionism www.michaelmurphyartist.com

Mid process on new work/palette www.michaelmurphyartist.com www.instagram.com/michaelmurphyartist #dublinartist #irishartistsofinstagram #abstractexpressionism #painting #offalyartist

Is there an Irish river I can drink from without vomiting?

Look, if you can manage to steal The Spire in broad daylight you deserve it

Exciting news! I've been featured on FineArtsNews.com, a prestigious platform dedicated to fine arts and culture! Read my story here: fineartsnews.com/2026/04/mich... #AsSeenOn #FineArtsNews #ArtistFeature #FineArt #ContemporaryArt #ArtWorld #CulturaleLab

Find me on www.instagram.com/michaelmurph... www.michaelmurphyartist.com Lots of positive music and art discussions this week. Here is a section of a painting that I am working on today. #Dublinartist #offalyartist #creativity

Recording dulcimer / finishing painting. Adding some sounds to The Sentimental Tourists recordings and some visuals for as a response to a local poet. #DublinArtist #offalyartist #creativity

Documenting process - I’m finding it difficult to document without creating a sense of finality. Gauging a point when the image disappears where I usually take a break and evaluate if I’ve achieved my goal. #Dublinartist #offalyartist #creativity

Visit me on Instagram.com/michaelmurphyartist or on my website Www.michaelmurphyartist.com Dublin / Offaly based Artist/Musician/Educator. #dublinartist #creative

It's time to repost this Easter masterpiece

I was very fortunate and delighted to contribute to the debut album of The Sentimental Tourists (Whipping Boy, Paul Page & Into Paradise, Dave Long). Album releases in May

New directions and samples from Offaly and Dublin. Pallas studios #Dublin #artist #Offaly #creativity

15cm x 15cm mini paintings Pallas Studios, Dublin

Slow progress but getting there. #Dublinartist #offalyartist

Nearly finished and on to the next work. Lots of positive news coming down the line. Onwards and upwards