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Michael Murphy's Midcentury-Inspired Supersonic Series

San Francisco artist Michael Murphy’s latest series of prints, Supersonic, depicts a mod, mod world.

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Cocktail Before Target Practice“This is a study of some of London's modern architecture,” says Murphy, “where a sniper has decided on a quick drink at the Lancaster Gate Hotel before heading off for his target practice.”
Cocktail Before Target Practice“This is a study of some of London's modern architecture,” says Murphy, “where a sniper has decided on a quick drink at the Lancaster Gate Hotel before heading off for his target practice.”
Departure Lounge“An airport bar, Tiki style,” Murphy says. “This was inspired by an old bar called ‘Ishi’ at the San Francisco International Airport—a wonderful place.”
Departure Lounge“An airport bar, Tiki style,” Murphy says. “This was inspired by an old bar called ‘Ishi’ at the San Francisco International Airport—a wonderful place.”
Desert DeChirico“This is a view of a Miesian-inspired desert dwelling set in the milieu of a DeChirico composition,” Murphy says. “With a Barbara Hepworth sculpture thrown in for good measure.”
Desert DeChirico“This is a view of a Miesian-inspired desert dwelling set in the milieu of a DeChirico composition,” Murphy says. “With a Barbara Hepworth sculpture thrown in for good measure.”
Observation Deck“A very modern, gravity-defying retreat for TWA employees before or after a long flight,” Murphy says.
Observation Deck“A very modern, gravity-defying retreat for TWA employees before or after a long flight,” Murphy says.
Privacy Screen“This is another desert house where I wanted to imply a U-shaped plan by looking from the inside out across the pool,” Murphy says. “I’m not sure how much privacy one would really get from this screen though.”
Privacy Screen“This is another desert house where I wanted to imply a U-shaped plan by looking from the inside out across the pool,” Murphy says. “I’m not sure how much privacy one would really get from this screen though.”
Quiet Night at Home“This is an airless, moonscape-like scene where the military officer has decided to take a break form the action and just stay in for the evening in his modern abode,” Murphy describes.
Quiet Night at Home“This is an airless, moonscape-like scene where the military officer has decided to take a break form the action and just stay in for the evening in his modern abode,” Murphy describes.
Un, Dos, Cha Cha Cha“A modern house design with a touch of Tiki, and, of course, a glowing lightbox sign,” Murphy says. “My wife who is from Spain was singing ‘Un, dos, cha cha cha’ one day and I though it was the perfect fit for the house.”
Un, Dos, Cha Cha Cha“A modern house design with a touch of Tiki, and, of course, a glowing lightbox sign,” Murphy says. “My wife who is from Spain was singing ‘Un, dos, cha cha cha’ one day and I though it was the perfect fit for the house.”