Bringing the elements & principles of design together.

Meet La Ruchala Amyrrh Murphy

An artist, curator, and lifelong arts advocate. My journey in the arts began in childhood, painting on my bedroom walls and spending summers exploring the Smithsonian galleries. Over the years, I’ve balanced a career in nonprofit leadership with my passion for creating through Amyrrh Designs, where I express emotion and imagination through vibrant mixed media works using acrylics, fabric, paper, wire, and found objects. Lately, I’ve been channeling that creativity into collage and wearable pieces—bringing my love of color, texture, and storytelling into works that reflect who I am and what I believe art can be using non-traditional materials.

Education

PhD in Organizational Leadership

Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration

Master of Arts in Arts Administration

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Moto

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.

I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no “brief candle” for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.

George Bernard Shaw

Upcycle /Recycle Design

A group of diverse women modeling creative, upcycled fashion designs outdoors, showcasing a variety of unique styles and textures against a bright background.
Photo by Veronica Brown
A model wearing a shimmering, transparent outfit stands gracefully outdoors amidst lush greenery, showcasing a blend of natural elements and fashion.
Materials: plastic table runners, wire, & beads.

Serenity

A model poses against a textured wall, wearing a creatively designed outfit featuring a flowing skirt with abstract patterns in green and yellow, paired with a unique top. The model has vibrant red hair and is complemented by stylish shoes.
Materials: woven placemats, scarves, and rope.

Unearthed

A model poses in a unique dress made from shredded white material, surrounded by vibrant green plants and orange flowers, showcasing a creative fashion statement.
Materials: shredded paper, duct tape, and vinyl.

Shredded

Sustainable Design

A model poses confidently in an artistic outfit featuring ruffles and bold colors, standing against a gray brick wall with wooden beams.
Materials: curtains, belts, beads, and lace.

Victory

A model wearing a vibrant, artistic dress made of colorful curled paper, adorned with a matching mask and dramatic red hairstyle, posing against a gray background.
Photo by Jeff Amberg

Materials: hand-painted tissue paper rolls

Rolling Flame

A model wearing a unique, handcrafted outfit made of woven materials, accessorized with colorful jewelry, stands against a grey brick wall and a red frame.
Materials: straw hats, scarves, woven placemats, and raffia.

Sea Island Woman

Paper Weaving

A colorful woven pattern made from various strips of vibrant paper or fabric, showcasing shades of pink, blue, and green.
Materials: hand-painted paper and magazines.

Impassioned

A close-up view of a colorful woven textile featuring vibrant blue, pink, and yellow patterns, showcasing intricate design and texture.
Materials: screen-printed paper

Crossed Roads

A vibrant abstract artwork featuring a mix of colorful patterns and textures, predominantly in shades of purple, blue, and orange.
Materials: oil pastels and chalk

Unruly Flowers

Collage

A vibrant mixed media collage featuring a colorful abstract representation of a human figure, with floral patterns and a bird in flight, showcasing layers of fabric and paper.
Materials: ink, acrylic, magazines, & sandpaper

Finding Peace

A vibrant mixed media artwork featuring colorful swirls and abstract patterns, created using various fabrics and materials.
Materials: fabric

Intertwined

A vibrant mixed media artwork depicting a woman's face framed by colorful flowers and foliage, showcasing intricate patterns and bold colors.
Materials: fabric, acrylic paint, and felt

Before the Storm

Abstract (Acrylic)

A Well of Sorrow

Broken Pieces

Enraged

Drawings (Pen & Ink)

A black and white illustration featuring a stylized depiction of a human head adorned with intricate patterns and textures, showcasing a mix of swirling lines and geometric shapes.

Patterned

A vibrant, abstract portrait featuring a man with glasses, looking to the side, set against a colorful background of swirls and shapes.

McCormick

Black and white illustration of a smiling woman with glasses, surrounded by abstract patterns and lines.

Self Portrait

A model showcasing a vibrant, artistic outfit made from recycled materials during a fashion show, with an engaged audience in the background.
Materials: hand-painted egg cartons, gift wrapping and tissue paper, beads, and ribbon.

Not Easily Broken

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