I first saw Zoe Murphy's work at what must have been the 2008 New Designer's Exhibition, together with printed textiles, she recycle's vintage furniture - rejuvinating it with strong blasts of colour and contemporary etched graphics.
Now in August and a long awaited cycling trip to Kent's coast looming, for me Zoe Murphy's work reminds me of that fresh optimism crazy summer days with friends can bring.
Based in London, I studied on what is now 'Design & Craft' at Brighton following a foundation at Central Saint Martins, London. Specialising predominantly in ceramics and visual research, experimenting with mixed media reflected a preference for working in 2D and rekindled a love for textiles.