Brian Murphy was born in staten Island New York in may 21.
1973. Originally discovering art thru the graffiti that was Abundant during a time when cardboard coated ever city corner and break dancers battled for real estate with nothing but the skill Of art and dance. In 1992 begun a life long career as a fine artist beginning with a formal apprenticeship with Steve Ferguson at the Ink Spot in Elizabeth N.J.
Although struggling with homelessness and addiction for many years was able to prevail in 2000 and continue life with a new found perspective and understanding of human nature. Since then opened Third Dimension Studio in Marshall’s creek p.a and has dedicated his life to his Art and has won countless awards tattooed tv stars and radio personalities and his art published in Hungary. Poland. France.and rite here in the U.S. A to name a few. He is currently working on a series of instructional videos at his Tattoo gallery located in Marshall’s Creek Pa. And living out the American dream with his crazy def pit bull ozzy.
I paint from the inside out and my work is primarily improvised. My artwork fill a void in my life and often takes an exploratory look at the world around me,from social evils to distort reality and blurred landscapes. My paintings blend the familiar with the frightening ,the beautiful with the revolting,the tasteful with the terrible.
I allow the viewer to draw there conclusions about my work;they should add brush strokes to my canvas with there mind. My work allows my story and the viewers’ to intertwine,fully completing the painting. – Brian Murphy