Independent curator
Little Artists - Hirsts Fish Tank
Patrick Murphy works as an artist & independent curator based in South Yorkshire. His curatorial practice is concerned with the ways that artists connect with and influence society using a diverse range of media, skills and techniques. Since 2006 he has been instrumental in the creation of the HIVE Gallery, a contemporary art gallery based in Barnsley (www.hivegallery.co.uk). This was made possible by working closely with Creative Barnsley a not for profit social enterprise. His vision to create a cutting edge contemporary art gallery in Barnsley was realised and opened in April 2008. HIVE Gallery has been very successful achieving strong visitor figures and grass roots involvement. HIVE Gallery presents around six exhibitions a year.
Patrick curated the HIVE Gallery's first 12 month programme which features artists such as Peter Blake, Little Artists, Vincent James and Lesley Halliwell. He is also working on curating shows for other venues and creating temporary 'platform' spaces around Yorkshire to show site specific work.