We had the good fortune of connecting with Cameron Murphy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cameron, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
My creative life is a search for spiritual communion. Something that transcends the wall of self and connects us in ways that nothing else can. It looks very corny in print. But it’s the truth. At its best, art makes us forget we’re in different skulls, different souls, apart. That’s what I’m after.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I love the work. That’s all there is. Sitting in a chair (or standing, or crouching, or whatever position you work best in) and being as honest and specific as you possibly can about what it feels like to be alive. That’s all there is. This might sound chest-puffy, but I’m more proud of my life than my art. Being a kind person is way more important than being a great artist; life is more important than art. But that makes our art very important. Because art is about life. I think that makes sense. (End: chest-puff.)

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m a big ranker. Here is a comprehensive, objective ranking of LA neighborhoods:

1. Highland Park
2. Los Feliz
3. Eagle Rock
4. Silver Lake
5. Echo Park
6. Santa Monica
7. Pasadena
8. Hollywood
9. Downtown LA
10. Venice

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My parents, Pat and Adele. They are grotesquely supportive of me. Honestly, I wish they’d doubt me so I could prove them wrong. They are loving, decent, and deeply weird individuals. I love them more than I could tell you, and I try to thank them any chance I can. Call your mother! (Then your father.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roleplaysoloshow/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpatrickmurphy/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/doctor-girlfriend

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cameronmurphy2572

Image Credits
Photos 2-3: Craig Schwartz
Photo 4: Lonnie Turner
Photo 1 and 7: Cameron Whaley

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