Laura Murphy – portfolio

Contact the artist

https://www.lauramurphyceramics.com/

enquiries [at] lauramurphyceramics.com

Exhibition information

I design and make delicate, translucent vessels and sculptural botanically-themed organic structures from my studio in South Oxfordshire, using traditional white parian clay. Working with a limited palette of striking colours against the ice-white clay my ceramics feature crisp, fluid patterns inspired by botanical structures and movement across rural landscapes such as a swallow’s flight or a breeze through a wheat field. My Torquil Tree series was developed during an artist residency at Torquil Pottery and features hand painted vessels that celebrate the unique silhouette of each tree. The Hydrangea series focuses on replicating the intricate skeleton of a single hydrangea petal in seasonal colours.

I run beginner pottery courses from my studio at Ayres House Studios in Wallingford on a Monday and Thursday evening. Please do get in touch if you are interested in joining a course. There are 4 places per 6-week course, spaces available.

Artist information

I will be exhibiting at the ROSA Botanical Art Fair at West Dean College  near Chichester from 1-4th May, tickets available here: https://rosamagazine.co.uk/botanical-art-fair/tickets/ 

During this time (2-3rd May) my studio will be open 10.30am-4.30pm, and on 4th May it will be open 1-4.30, so please do come and visit. I’ll be available in my studio on 7-8th May 12-8pm and 9-10th May 10.30am-4.30pm.