Joseph Murphy is a ceramicist and tattoo artist, working with clay to create interesting forms and add a new and improved texture on top of it, same as tattooing by adding a new piece of artwork to the human form. Joseph uses techniques to add surface texture on top of thrown ceramic forms to evoke softness and this adds a lively and playful matter to the work. Texture is everywhere and Joseph wants to emphasize how it is seen.
Joseph was born in Melbourne, Australia and moved to the United States at a young age. They are currently pursuing their BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.