Resumé of Denis Murrell
Born at Upper Ferntree Gully of Melbourne, Australia on March 2, 1947, Denis Murrell received normal education in Australia in his youth and became an English teacher in Papua New Guinea, a then trustee of Australia. In 1989, he migrated to Macao and won the 1st Prize of Western Painting in the 2nd Macao Art Biennale in 1995. In the next year, with his works titled “Twosome” he won excellence award of Western Painting in the All-Macao Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition. His painting Moon Fantasy was awarded Silver Prize in the Hult Cup of 20th Century Asian Arts Competition held in Washington.
Distinguished Guests Viewed the Exhibition
Denis Murrell Signed for Local Readers
The Sponsor Conferred Certificate of Collection to Denis Murrell
"Fall and Rise—Denis Murrell's Paintings" exhibition, part of "Macao Artists Promotion Plan" sponsored by Macao Foundation and co-sponsored by Rui Cunha Foundation, was held at the gallery of Rui Cunha Foundation from July 12 till 26. Along with this exhibition consisting of some 30 selected works by artist Denis Murrell, the same-name album was issued simultaneously. Distinguished guests such as Ms. Susana Kwok, acting director of UNESCO Center of Macao Foundation, and Professor C·ndido Azevedo, coordinator of Department of Social Culture and Philanthropy of Rui Cunha Foundation, as well as the author, along with his students and friends in art circles, attended the opening ceremony.
According to the author, this interesting title comes from his painful experience last April when he had such a terrible fall that he was totally unable to continue his creation in either standing or sitting position. Thanks to some pills and treatment, his pain was greatly relieved and then he could restart some trivial works so far. Upon arrival at Macao, Denis Murrell has been active in art circles with massive participation into exhibitions, and his works have been collected by many private and public organizations both at home and abroad. In recent years, Denis Murrell has been devoted to lecturing his unique artistry to his students, especially the technique in adoption of acrylic, soluble pigment, Chinese ink and tissue.
