Artist Statement

My intention is to design and create pieces that bring calm and stillness. Focusing on shape, color, form and line, I achieve harmony by eliminating non-essential elements. My artwork reflects my Scandinavian heritage, prioritizing balance with clean lines and simple compositions.

Bio

St. Cloud-based artist, Desi Murphy, has been painting and designing clay pieces for over 27 years. Her ceramic works are porcelain and stoneware. Her paintings are acrylic on canvas. Murphy’s Scandinavian Modern style prioritizes clean lines, functionality and a neutral palette. For added control of her work, she develops and mixes her own glazes and paint colors. She focuses on craftsmanship and perfecting her process, simple forms, and materials that emphasize a clean aesthetic. She achieves harmony by using an elegant combination of practicality and sophistication.

Murphy received her BFA  from the College of St. Benedict and exhibits her award-winning artwork throughout Minnesota. She is also the owner of Desi Murphy Pottery, a commercial art studio and gallery in St. Cloud.