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Joseph Murphy
Wood Carving & Sculpture
Joseph Murphy is a Wood Carver, Sculptor and Carpenter based in London and Oxfordshire. His workshop is in Peacock Yard, a collection of 1870s artisan workshops. He is available for restoration and conservation work as well as commissions for original pieces. Joe has worked on a number of iconic historic buildings including the Houses of Parliament, as well as Grade 1 houses and suburban family homes.
Exhibitions
Finding the Future of Figurative Art : February - April 2016
Beverley Art Gallery, Yorkshire
Royal Society of British Artists Rising Stars 2016
in association with Gallery@LR Fenchurch Street, London
FBA Futures : January 2016
Mall Galleries London
Peacock Yard Open Studio : Bi-annually
Kennington, London
Education
Diploma in Ornamental Woodcarving and Gilding NVQ3
City and Guilds of London Art School 2013-2015
Sculptural Carving Short Course 2015
West Dean College
3 Year Apprenticeship Carpentry and Joinery : Advanced Construction Award Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry 2006
George Wimpey Homes 2002-2006 / City & Guilds
NVQ Level 3 Wood Occupations : Site carpentry - construction 2002-2006
City & Guilds
Selected Works and Commissions
Since finishing his apprenticeship at 18 Joseph has worked freelance for a number of companies as well as working for private clients gilding, designing, conservation and building.
Carving and Gilding a Dragon for The Lord Mayor's Show 2014
Bridge Ward Club Float. Carved with Cassidie Alder. Gilded With Cassidie Alder and Timothy Fielder.
Carving for The Palace of Westminister
Restoration of Pugin Gothic Tracery - The Sovereign's Robing Room
Carving for The Wallace Collection
For the conservation department at City and Guilds of London Art School
Designing and Carving Family Tree
Private client
James Daniels Construction
Various works - carpentry, joinery and conservation
Manor Park Construction
Conservation of historic oak frame work with Anthony Luttrell
Prizes and Bursaries
The Joiners and Ceilers Prize For Woodcarving
City and Guilds of London Art School Excellence in Woodcarving 2015
The Joiners and Ceilers Annual Woodcarving Competition
Excellence in Woodcarving Second Prize 2014
The Honourable Society of Knights of The Round Table Prize
Woodcarving Award 2013
Apprentice of the Year
Carpentry Category George Wimpey 2004
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