Resumé of Denis Murrell

Born at Upper Ferntree Gully of Melbourne, Australiaon 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 1^stPrize 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 paintingMoonFantasywas awarded Silver Prize in the Hult Cup of 20^thCentury 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 wasissued simultaneously. Distinguished guests such as Ms. Susana Kwok, actingdirector of UNESCO Center of Macao Foundation, and Professor C·ndidoAzevedo, coordinator of Department of Social Culture and Philanthropy of RuiCunha Foundation, as well as the author, along with his students and friendsin art circles, attended the opening ceremony.

According to the author, this interesting title comes from his painfulexperience last April when he had such a terrible fall that he was totallyunable to continue his creation in either standing or sitting position. Thanksto some pills and treatment, his pain was greatly relieved and then he couldrestart some trivial works so far. Upon arrival at Macao, Denis Murrell hasbeen active in art circles with massive participation into exhibitions, andhis works have been collected by many private and public organizationsboth at home and abroad. In recent years, Denis Murrell has been devotedto lecturing his unique artistry to his students, especially the technique inadoption of acrylic, soluble pigment, Chinese ink and tissue.