Niki Murphy

to draw , residency , process , installation , Graphic , Artistic research , Abstract

After studying art at St. Joost, Rietveld, Kunstakademie Dusseldorf and practicing in Berlin, Cambridge and Yorkshire I eventually returned to the Netherlands in 2008 and have been living in Rotterdam ever since.
I make large composite drawings. Textures and structures of the physical environment in which I work have a direct influence on the outcome of the work. Whilst in this process I explore the limits and possibilities of this environment. It is a systematic investigation into the (un)limited space.

project Cloud of Unknowing
project Cloud of Unknowing The Cloud of Unknowing: An Investigation into Random Patterns The exhibition at Het Lage Noorden, Marrum, Friesland, showcases the results of a month-long work period. The intention was to experiment with space. The goal was to create an accessible space by allowing the drawings to extend from the wall and occupy space horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
The pride project
Das Trost Projekt - In Spring 2024, I was invited by the ArToll Kunstlabor (Bedburg Hau, D) to take part in a project on the theme of consolation. As a group of 11 artists we took part in a seminar held by JP Wils (philosopher) about his book 'Warum wir Trost brauchen' (Why we need consolation). A few months later, we returned to ArToll for a two week residency in which we worked on our individual artistic projects, based on this theme. At the end of this working period an exhibition was held on location.
The Sun Was Here
The Sun Was Here - THE SUN WAS HERE During the month of August '24, visual artist Niki Murphy worked in this former Bridge Keeper's House. The artist was influenced by place, space and time. Using a method of inactivity, Murphy observed the space, noting the contours of shadows created by the sun passing through the nine windows of this small house. The contour lines were recorded in ink and dated. Over time, a sundial was created on glass. 'Silence deepens speech. Without silence, there is no music, only noise and commotion.' Byung-Chul Han, Vita Contemplativa
Brunschwig – Lambert – Murphy – Smolinski – Tenaglia
Brunschwig – Lambert – Murphy – Smolinski – Tenaglia - The artists presented by Galerie Plein-jour this spring (2024) express an intense sense of presence, of direct contact with reality and its forces. Pushing the image to the point of exhaustion, becoming aware of emptiness (Colette Brunschwig), experiencing perplexity and not knowing (Christina Tenaglia), repeating a gesture ad infinitum (Éric Smolinski) like a devotional practice, moving through the undergrowth as if in a field of abstraction (Jean-Pierre Lambert), drawing up maps of dust and infinity with a Bic pen (Niki Murphy). Using the simplest of means - a few gestures, wood, paper and a little ink - these artists listen to and make us hear resonances that have come to us from afar.
Bic Queer Space Slut Motion
Bic Queer Space Slut Motion - BIC QUEER SPACE SLUT MOTION is a stimulating exhibition with 'sparks', in which you are put with both feet on the ground, and also taken through the clouds to 'Space'. Dive into the world of Niki Murphy, Bas van der Kruk, Evelien de Jong, Celine Schroeder and Jonas Callebert. Five completely different artists exhibit their own installation.
10 Windows, Het Archief / Skar Offices Rotterdam - 2023, sketches, temporarily painted windows, Robert Fruinstraat 52, Oct-Dec'23.
10 Windows, Het Archief / Skar Offices Rotterdam - 2023, sketches, temporarily painted windows, Robert Fruinstraat 52, Oct-Dec '23.
Wild Summer of Art @ Brutus, Rotterdam
Big Blue, part of the Cloud of Unkowing - 20222, variable size, installation of drawings, lithography, assemblies
Big Blue - Pictura Project Weeks 2020
z.t. - 2019, 20x30cm, paper/graphite/ink
Big Blue II - 2020, drawing, 1.50x2.00m, charcoal, eraser, ballpoint on paper
modern relics - 2023, 30 x 40cm, lithograph, edition of 7, printed at Basement Press Diepenheim
z.t. - edited Polaroid, 2022

The Sun Was Here

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Location: Brugwachtershuisje, Galerie Lecq
In association with: H(a)L/Het Archief

Bic Queer Space Slut Motion

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Location: Het Archief

Group exhibition with 5 different worlds in a small area with positive tension.

Brunschwig – Lambert – Murphy – Smolinski – Tenaglia

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Location: Galerie Pleinjour

Blauwdruk

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Location: Westerkadekunst
In association with: Grafisch Atelier Minnigh

A graphics exhibition celebrating the 12,5 anniversary of Grafisch Atelier Minnigh. Also the presentation of the Blueprint Box: 25 x free graphics by as many artists, signed limited edition.

www.Graphic Atelierminnigh.nl

Staalkaart Rotterdamse Grafiek

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Location: Y/our Office Wijnhaven

Brutus / Wild Summer of Art

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Location: Brutus, Keileweg

Riverdate

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Location: Kunstverein Solingen

Intergalactic Planetary

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Location: Pictura Dordrecht

Contact in Coronatijden

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Location: Expocafé Zamen, Amsterdam
In association with: Grafiekplatform

More than 128 graphic artists responded enthusiastically to the invitation to participate in a form of 'mail art'. Result: 64 couples work to 128!

https://www.grafiekplatform.nl/contact-in-coronatijden-online/

Blikkenpost

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Location: online project
In association with: Drukwerk in de Marge

In the Pacific Ocean, east of the Fiji Islands, lies an archipelago that makes up the Kingdom of Tonga. The Tonga Islands are particularly famous for the 'tin post' that was established there in 1882. In order not to have to sail through the dangerous reefs, the mail was thrown overboard in large biscuit tins and fished out of the sea from the island by swimmers or rowing boats. On the occasion of 45 years of Printing in the Marge, the 'tin post' is revived once again.

https://drukwerkindemarge.org/over-ons/blikkenpost/

Zinbeelden

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Location: online project
In association with: kunstinmillingen.nl

66 artists from Germany and the Netherlands were interested in 'doing something different' in this time of Corona. You received a video of a stack of 6 books. The dice determined your book. You then passed two random numbers and followed the second video in which a line of text appeared. You created a work from this line of text. As soon as the work was completed based on a line of text, a photo(s) of the work was posted on the site.

http://kunstinmillingen.nl/zinbeelden/

Projectweken Pictura

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Location: Pictura
In association with: Pictura Dordrecht

Four artists, all Pictura members, will have the opportunity to work in the Pictura halls for two weeks. Each artist has their own project and will develop new work for this.
Pictura is open during regular times during the project weeks. Work is exhibited in the rooms and the artists are at work. This process is supported by special mentors who enter into discussions with the artists, and visitors are cordially invited to contribute.

https://www.pictura.nl/2020

Hier & Daar

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Location: Schreiershuisje, Het Hoofd, Schiedam
In association with: Stichting MooiWerk / gemeente Schiedam

For the temporary artwork (on display until the end of April 2018) 'Hier & Daar', Niki Murphy was inspired by the elongated shape of the guardhouse with the rounded ends. She immediately associated this with the oloid. The multipe – a small work of art in edition – is a handmade ceramic mould. This free interpretation of the oloid is reminiscent of tears that flowed profusely in the Schreiershuisje.

https://schreihuisjeschiedam.stichtingmooiwerk.nl/2017/

Between You & Me

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Location: Koningsplein 11
In association with: iamriebeek.com

As of April 2010 Martin and Inge Riebeek offer a diverse film program of different film and media makers. The program contains vivid visual short films and is screened without sound.

http://iamriebeek.com/betweenyouandme.html