Karrin Murphy

I create art from the moments most people walk past—quiet light, ordinary places, and the small beauty hiding in plain sight.

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I'm drawn to photography that finds meaning in the overlooked, quiet corners, worn spaces, and light that slips in unnoticed. I love creating images that feel honest and a little haunting, where ordinary places reveal something deeper. My work lives somewhere between stillness and story, inviting people to pause and see what they might otherwise pass by.

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in everyday spaces, church hallways, early morning light, empty rooms, and the moments just before or after something happens. It's in the stillness, the subtle shifts of light, and the quiet stories held in ordinary places. I'm inspired by what's often ignored, and I try to capture it in a way that feels both familiar and quietly powerful.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would invest in growing my photography into something more accessible and lasting, creating a cohesive body of work, producing fine art prints, and building a platform to share these quiet stories with a wider audience. I'd also expand into analog processes, exploring film and darkroom printing, allowing me to slow down and deepen the connection between the moment, the image, and the final piece.

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