Laura Murphey began painting professionally in 2009. She began private instruction in oil painting while studying art in high school in Huntsville, Alabama. After learning classic oil painting techniques, in college she was introduced to abstract art. She took foundation art classes at the University of Tennessee but switched majors and graduated with a degree in finance. She worked in finance for 8 years until she retired to raise a family. She then began taking art lessons again, studying drawing, drafting, perspective, watercolor, oil, color theory, botanical illustration, techniques of the Old Masters, impasto techniques, plein air painting, and more. She worked briefly as an architectural illustrator and continues to enjoy drawing and painting architecture. She is currently studying painting and art history at Kennesaw State University.
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Major: Visual Arts, Expected Graduation May 2013
Concentration: Drawing and Painting
Minor: Art History
GPA: 3.94/4.0
1984 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor Of Science, cum laude
Major: Finance
Internships
2011 - Research Assistant to Dr. Teresa Bramlette Reeves, Ph.D., Director of Art Museums and Galleries at KSU. Conducted research on mural work of Athos Menaboni. Research was used in catalog publication.
Student Organizations and Activities
2011 - 2012 KSU Art History Club
Social Chairman
2010 - present Earl Strand Theatre
July 2010 The Art Place
Cobb County Parks and Recreation
Invitational Two - Person Show
2009 - 2010 Atlanta Artists Center
Juried monthly member Shows
2010 MOCA-GA 2010 "Off-the-Wall"
PinUp Show
2010 Holy Innocents "A Heart for Art"
2009 Georgia Watercolor Society Members
Exhibition 2009
Juried Show
Education
Fall 2010 - Present Kennesaw State University
2012 Trinity School 2012 "Spotlight on Art"
Invitational Show
2011 MOCA-GA Annual "Off-the-Wall" Pinup Show
2011 Kibbee Gallery Small Works Show, Dec 2011
2009 - 2011 First Friday Art Walk Marietta Square
2011 Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art
2011 Art and Design Show House,
Lawrence House Gallery
2011 Hembage Auction Pin Up Show
2011 Trinity School 2011 "Spotlliight on Art"
Laura is exploring the world of contemporary art and trying to find her own authentic expression. She is currently experimenting with realism and expressionism and contemplating the content in her own life. She attempts to inject her work with subtle irony, juxtaposition, appropriation, and metaphor. She seeks to draw her viewers in with attention to subtle details, both in technique and content. Her Southern heritage reveals itself in a Neoclassical influence and a respect for history and provides a wealth of painting inspiration. Her goal is for every painting experience to make her a more enlightened painter and person.
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LAURA KELLY MURPHEY
Lmurph770_gmail.com
www.lauramurphey.com
625 South Keeler Woods Drive Home: 770-499-0156
Marietta, GA 30064 Mobile: 678-642-9858
Goal: Secure gallery representation, assist in curating exhibitions
Fall, 2010 Present Kennesaw State University Major: Visual Arts, Expected graduation May 2013
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Exhibitions
2009-2011 First Friday Art Walk Marietta Square
Marietta, GA
Spring 2011 Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art
2011 Art and Design Show House, Lawrence House Gallery
May, 2011 Hembage Auction Pin Up Show 2011
Atlanta, GA
January, 2011 Trinity School Spotlight on Art-2011
2010 2011 The Earl Strand Theatre
July, 2010 The Art Place
Invitational Two Person Show
2009, 2010 Atlanta Artists Center
Juried Monthly Member Shows
2009 Georgia Watercolor Society Members Exhibition
2009
2010 MOCA-GA 2010 Off-the-Wall Pinup Show
2010 Holy Innocents A Heart for Art - 2010
2011 present Assisting in research with Dr. Teresa Bramlett Reeves for KSU gallery exhibitions, currently doing research for upcoming Athos Menaboni mural exhibit.
2011 2012 Kennesaw State University Art History Club
Community Service
The Walker School, Marietta, GA
2008 2010 Board of Directors, Patrons of the Arts, secretary
MUST Ministries, Cobb County, GA
2007- 2008 On-sight Coordinator/Lead Volunteer, MUST Summer Lunch Program
Oversaw volunteer activities in Marietta including receiving lunches from community organizations, assembling and packing lunches, and distribution to 1,200 children per week
2002-2009 -Volunteer, MUST Summer Lunch Program. Packer/checker, route driver
2003-2006 Client Intake, Main Campus
Other
Memberships: Atlanta Artists Center, Georgia Watercolor Society, Southeastern Watercolor Society, High Museum, Cobb-Marietta Museum of Art, MOCA-GA , Kennesaw State Art History Club
Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word
Hobbies and Interests
Italian language classes, cooking, music, travelling (London, England; Paris, France; all over Italy; Mexico; Alaska)
Work
C & S National Bank (now Bank of America)
Commerical Loan Officer Buckhead Commercial Center
Commercial Loan Officer Atlanta Corporate
First Union National Bank (now Wells Fargo)
Assistant Credit Administrator Charlotte Region
Commercial Loan Officer High Point, North Carolina Commercial Center
Credit Manager High Point, North Carolina Commercial Center
Commercial Loan Management Training Program
Department of the Treasury/Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank Examiner Charlotte, North Carolina Region
