Idris Murphy: Backblocks exhibition catalogue Born in Chicago

Born in Chicago

edited by Janine Burke and Helen Hughes

one dot at a time

yet in conversation with one another

The publication features newly commissioned essays by writers Hélène Maloigne and Chus Martínez

Idris Murphy: Backblocks exhibition catalogue Born in ChicagoIdris Murphy's work does not merely capture the world around us; it invites us to step into an expansive realm beyond the familiar. In this captivating survey, we find a master of Australian painting at the zenith of his creativity. Born in 1952, Murphy has woven a rich tapestry of artistic heritage and a profound connection to the natural world. His style defies easy categorisationsimultaneously embodying the essence of landscape and the freedom of