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Real Creative Humans
Real Creative Humans serves as a vibrant platform for emerging and seasoned artists and creatives to unveil their unique journeys, share invaluable insights, and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the evolving landscape of their professions. Through candid conversations, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by these visionaries, inspiring them to navigate their own creative paths with renewed passion and purpose.
Real Creative Humans
Blu Murphy-Alien Superstar
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On today's episode of Real Creative Humans, we welcome Blu!
Brandy “Blu” Murphy is an artist, educator, and creator who was born and raised in Washington, D.C. She is a proud graduate of Morgan State University, a distinguished HBCU, where she studied Fine Arts with a concentration in Mixed Media and received recognition as an award-winning student.
With over a decade of teaching experience in low-income urban communities, Blu is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of individuals who are often undervalued, unappreciated, and unseen.
Her signature style blends photography, graffiti, texture, and bold color to tell compelling stories rooted in African American culture and history. Blu is renowned for capturing the innocence and resilience of her students through her lens, transforming their narratives into striking, layered visual expressions.
Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Washington Post, Architectural Digest, Washington City Paper, and DC Fray Magazine. Additionally, she has exhibited her art in esteemed venues, including The Target Contemporary Gallery and Dupont Underground.
To find out more about Blu, you can follow her on instagram @Blu_murphy or check out her website at www.blumurphyart.com. Her work is currently on display at the esteemed Tanya Weddemire gallery in Brooklyn, New York.