Russell Murphy, formerly of Syracuse, has carved out a distinct place for himself in New York City’s graffiti art scene. Known for his unconventional approach and ability to capture attention, he works across a wide range of surfaces—city walls, cardboard, corrugated plastic, t-shirts, playing cards, and more. Blending acrylic and oil paints with tools commonly found on the street—such as spray cans, fire extinguishers, paint pens, and markers—his work embodies a fusion of highbrow and lowbrow aesthetics. This exhibition will feature a broad selection of his protest posters, including messages like “Follow the Money,” “Your Property is Stolen Land,” and “Corporate Profits Are Unpaid Wages!” In June 2027, he will debut new work reflecting the issues of the moment.

EXHIBITION SPONSORS: Mark Briggs, Julia Ganson, Carmen Viviano-Crafts

SEASON SPONSORS: Wendy Bousfield, Joseph Carpenter & Richard Odom, Cheryl Chappell: Edgewood Gallery, Annemarie Deegan, Therese A. Deegan, Terry Eckert, Christine Flynn, Gegensatz Press, Richard Jaeger, Ann Jamison, Jeremy McKay, Lauren & Walter Melnikow, Diane Murphy, Shirley & Larry Novak, Roberta Savage, Ellen Schwartz, Sharye Skinner, Dave Thomas: In Memory of Mary Kuhn, Ron Van Norstrand, Rose Viviano: In Memory of Charlie Crafts, and Deborah Welsh & Bob Gates,
Wendy Yost, and Amy Zamkoff: In Memory of Sydney Maines

SPECIAL BENEFACTORS: Anonymous , Donald Blair & Nancy Dock Karin Franklin-King: In Honor of Mary Kuhn, Claudia Gebhardt. Diane LaFrance, Nancy & Bruce McCoy, Rick Olanoff & Susan Wadley, Dorothy and Marshall Reisman Foundation, Laura Reeder & Bill Bullen, Robert Sarason & Jane Burkhead, Carolyn Stark and John Przepiora and Pam Voitik

SUSTAINING SPONSORS: Walter Putter & Marilyn Smith