His practice explores the intersection of folklore, magic and globalization, focusing on the unexpected and profound consequences of this convergence. His installations seek to understand how our increasingly connected world shapes our perceptions of reality and the extraordinary. Through the use of scavenged materials, vibrant colors, motion, and light, Murphy conveys the complexity of our experiences and existences in the internet age. Inspired by the concept of Techgnosis”—the merging of the digital and the mystical—he seeks to understand how our increasingly connected world shapes our perceptions of reality and the extraordinary.


C.J. Murphy is an interdisiplinary artist from Fayetteville, North Carolina.