Dan Murphy

Dan is an undisputed legend of the Central Australian arts scene. Ever since his 1994 arrival in Alice this practicing artist, champion of reconciliation, community arts and cultural worker has demonstrated creative talent across a range of artistic outlets. A proudly self-taught artist, Dan is a sculptural metal worker of magnitude. He has gained national recognition for works imagined out of discarded car bonnets. He has cut and stitched an impressive body of work that
includes 14 solo exhibitions, national collection acquisitions and dozens of group exhibitions. Dan has coordinated numerous community arts projects in remote communities and in Mparntwe.