Neo Abstract

'Every so often, a painter has to destroy painting'. De Kooning's contrarian claim is what has driven Murray to paint layer upon layer, dismantling one image by creating another over it, resulting in a multi narrative work. There are styles and techniques encouraged by Clyfford Still, Richter, De kooning, Picasso etc found in his paintings bringing a truly unique vibe to Murray's work that could be classed as 'Neo abstract'. If neo expressionism was a cultural touchstone of the 70's, Murray believes neo abstractionism will be its natural successor and develop as an artistic movement throughout the next decade of the 2020's. The scale of his paintings offer big bursts of life to any space, big or small.