Selected works by Steve Murphy

May 25–November 8, 2016

Located at Heritage Plaza in Houston, Texas.

There is a seductive simplicity in the works of Steve Murphy. This current work addresses the classical elements of sculpture: form, volume, surface and edge. As Murphy explains, “My intent is to be non specific in alluding to recognizable objects. In other words, non objective. I want the viewer to bring their references to the work and find their unique connection to the pieces.” Although these forms speak of flight and propellers, marine vessels and rudders, the work is motion arrested, motion about to begin. And, as in all things, there is an inherent energy in these forms even as they appear completely quiet. The materials utilized to create each piece are not quite what they seem. What looks like wood is steel, what looks like steel is graphite. As we each come to know, nothing is exactly as it appears. The titles themselves are provocative and they wink at you: As Real As The Dream, Long Enough to Realize, Should Have Seen It Coming, Taken In, Your Eyes or Their Words.

The works of Steve Murphy offer the opportunity to be quiet, to have an internal conversation. You might find yourself going down a path completely unexpected. But, like Alice, we do that every day. It’s only a conversation. Or is it?

Curated by Sally Reynolds

In cooperation with the artist, William Campbell Contemporary Art, Ft. Worth and Davis Dominguez, Tucson

Photographs by Dawn Baxter