CHICAGO, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Katie Murray may have been commissioned by some
of the most recognizable names in the world—Facebook, Macy's, Meow
Wolf—but she's perhaps better known locally. She's adorned many of
the most beloved Fort Worth
buildings with vibrant, colorful murals, often with cultural
messages of unity and diversity. And her portfolio is full of
intimate portraits, collages, and mixed-media pieces. In short, our
girl is in demand.
While her recent installation in the Clarus showroom for NeoCon
2024 had no societal overtones, it was no less inspirational. The
large-scale mixed-media piece captured glossy ocean waves frozen in
time crashing and lapping across the wall-sized canvas. The
interplay of glass and the use of unexpected materials added depth
and dimension, percolating with light and leading the viewer across
the length of the piece. In the spirit of the showroom theme,
"Perspective, Perception," the word "perception" was also cleverly
tucked away behind the waves, waiting to surprise viewers. One
guest stood close and added up the letters individually until they
realized the word, while another remained farther back and smiled,
observing the piece as a whole.
"Visually, it needed to make sense both from a distance and up
close specifically to provide a sense of awe from both
perspectives," said Katie.
Attendees chatted with the artist, asking questions about the
construction. According to Katie's Instagram, it was built with
"over 13,000 screws, 5,000 Legos, 4 sheets of PET, 3 sharp knives,
[and] hundreds of hours of assistance."
"I think people were surprised by all the unique materials
used," Katie added. "[They] wanted to know how long it took to
complete, and I honestly think it could have been worked on for
another 100 hours."
A native Texan, Katie earned a graphic design degree from the
University of Arlington and a
master's at Texas Women's University. She serves as the Chief
Creative Officer for M2G Ventures and is also a co-founder and
chief advisor for Art Room. Contact
Katie via her website and socials.
About Clarus:
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largest innovator, designer, and fabricator of glass visual
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