Aesthetics Ben Murphy Aesthetics Ben Murphy

The Legend Of Okjökull: Study

There is often an underlying meaning in my paintings. This subtext is driven by formal elements such as color, line, texture, and shape. However, in this instance I directly reference an anatomical structure of our planet’s surface. A structure that is being erased; the Okjökull. This is a preliminary study for a larger 6 x 10 foot version of the painting.

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Aesthetics Ben Murphy Aesthetics Ben Murphy

Consciousness Of Yellow

Consciousness has been a problematic topic for scientists and philosophers alike.  Recent technological advancements have enlivened research activity in the cognitive sciences; . . .

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Day and Night - Portrait

Day and Night is a portrait of a modern flute player.  The flutist’s vocation is one that has shifted significantly from a male-dominated profession to one where women occupy . . .

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