About Karyn Murphy
I am a self-taught multi-discipline artist living in Homer, Alaska. While working as a scientist and naturalist, I began creating traditional medieval illuminated calligraphy. Bookbinding, weaving, pigment making, and papermaking were added to my skillset by researching, experimenting, studying the work of master artists, and participating in guilds/workshops. I incorporate these diverse skills in my work, weaving them together in unique ways.
RECENT AWARDS
2025 Rasmuson Individual Artist Award
Press Release
2025/2026 In a Time of Change: Coastal Transitions (UAF and. EPSCOR collaboration)
Selected as one of 12 artists for the two year collaboration of art/science
2023 Connie Boochever Fellowship
Interview on KBBI about the Fellowship: Listen Here
2022 Bunnell Street Arts Center CSA (Community Supported Art) Artist, Homer, AK. Selected as one of the six artists included in the annual CSA box. Created 30 handbound books for the project
PRESS
Homer News December 2025
Homer News March 22, 2024
KBBI Public Radio Interview 2024