{"id":65908,"date":"2023-12-04T13:17:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T13:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=65908"},"modified":"2023-12-04T13:17:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T13:17:43","slug":"my-passion-keeps-me-going-says-local-artist-who-found-his-niche-on-cardiffs-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2023\/12\/04\/my-passion-keeps-me-going-says-local-artist-who-found-his-niche-on-cardiffs-streets\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;My passion keeps me going,&#8217; says local artist who found his niche on Cardiff&#8217;s streets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malcolm Murphy swapped spray cans for paint brushes and found joy in showcasing the streets of Cardiff through fine art <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Cardiff artist Malcolm Murphy stands in Cathays Gallery, with his fine art paintings behind him\" class=\"wp-image-65983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Cardiff artist Malcolm Murphy stands in Cathays Gallery, with his fine art paintings behind him\" class=\"wp-image-65983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-featured-edited.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fine artist Malcolm Murphy stands with a collection of his paintings, each one telling the story of his life through scenes of Cardiff&#8217;s streets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine artist Malcolm Murphy is beaming with pride as he walks around <a href=\"https:\/\/cgnf.co.uk\/\">Cathays Gallery<\/a>. His artwork hangs on the walls surrounding him, each one turning mundane moments into something magical, encompassing the spirit of Cardiff and Murphy\u2019s tumultuous journey into the fine art world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 52-year-old has launched his latest exhibition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/malcolm-murphy-one-man-town-tickets-719843229477\">One Man Town<\/a>, here. Running until 23 December, it\u2019s an ode to his relationship with his hometown, Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From urban beginnings<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Murphy always wanted to be an artist. He said: \u201cI recall telling my mum, \u2018I\u2019m going to be an artist when I\u2019m older!\u2019  I knew that\u2019s where life would take me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His love for art began at 14-years-old, after watching a television programme about New York city\u2019s graffiti. \u201cI was just taken with it, absolutely taken with it,\u201d he said. So, he saved up his money, bought some cans and had a go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said: \u201cI was breakdancing at the time and graffiti was in the background. It was fascinating. I joined forces with a few friends, we called ourselves The Clash of Styles. We&#8217;d sneak out and do some graffiti art together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the late night thrills soon came to an end when he was caught by police and sent on a day release scheme in Cogan as punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Cardiff artist Malcolm Murphy stands in Cathays Gallery, with his fine art paintings behind him\" class=\"wp-image-66167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Cardiff artist Malcolm Murphy stands in Cathays Gallery, with his fine art paintings behind him\" class=\"wp-image-66167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-portrait-new-edit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local fine artist is a picture of pride as his body of work is currently on display in Cathays Gallery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding his niche<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Murphy said he learnt the craft of sign work while in Cogan. The punishment led to an apprenticeship, which led to a full time job painting signs and commercial murals. He then called Penarth home for ten years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Murphy still does sign work today, he found real interest in the fine art side of the craft. Inspired, he bought some oil paints and \u201cfell in love with the process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Murphy&#8217;s current exhibition is made up of fine art oil paintings of Cardiff\u2019s streets. Each painting is accompanied by his memories, telling his life story through his work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The inspiration is always there for me in Cardiff<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether he\u2019s painting in his <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2021\/12\/20\/splott-is-losing-its-traditional-market-and-with-it-part-of-the-community\/\">Splott<\/a>-based studio or on the streets, Cardiff is Murphy&#8217;s hometown and muse. \u201cWhen I\u2019m on my walks there\u2019s just so much to see,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The inspiration is always there for me in Cardiff.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Listen as Murphy shares the story behind one of his paintings<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Painting Splott: what inspired Malcolm Murphy? by CardiffJomec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1657545042&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Painting Splott: what inspired Malcolm Murphy? by CardiffJomec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1657545042&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reward over royalties<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the increasing cost of living and threats to the arts industry, Murphy\u2019s exhibition is free to enter. This reflects his ethos that painting is a privilege. He views any money made from his craft as \u201cthe cherry on top.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipped with a passion to paint, Murphy can spend up to nine hours a day perfecting his craft. However he confessed that he\u2019s almost given up at times. \u201cI remember an occasion where I decided to just forget all about it. So, I was putting my paintings in the attic and I fell through the ceiling,\u201d he laughed. \u201cI thought I\u2019d never paint again, but then I kept going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now he\u2019s back on track and hopes to continue painting Cardiff for as long as he can. \u201cMy art is for me and that\u2019s what sees me through the lows,&#8221; he said, &#8220;my passion keeps me going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"min-height:435px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-65957\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-65957\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/11\/malcolm-boxout-ex-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>MALCOLM MURPHY&#8217;S TOP TIPS FOR BUDDING ARTISTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none\">&#8220;<strong>Find something you&#8217;re passionate about. If you&#8217;re not passionate, you&#8217;ll never succeed<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">&#8220;<strong>Discover what you&#8217;re good at. Try different styles and see what works for you<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">&#8220;<strong>Learn from your mistakes. 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