Artist Statement and Bio

ARTIST STATEMENT

The beauty and uniqueness of my subject, inspire me to paint that image. I feel a sense of engagement and I rely on painting as my form of meditation.  Composition, color, value, light and shadow are among the features of a painting that I find fascinating.  

BIO

Kathleen (Bragg) Murphy grew up in Quidi Vidi Village; just minutes from downtown St. John’s, province of Newfoundland and Labrador. As a visual artist for over 20 years, she enjoys painting a variety of subjects and her preferred medium is acrylic. She enjoys painting images that tell a story.  Kathleen’s work has been exhibited on local, national, and international levels. 

The most recent highlights of Kathleen’s career include: In 2024, being awarded the Exhibiting Membership Badge with the Federation of Canadian Artists; and, in 2020, creating and exhibiting a comparative series of 12 paintings of Quidi Vidi Village.