About

Chris B. Murray is a visual artist based in Philadelphia, PA, originally from upstate New York. From an early age, he was deeply immersed in pop culture particularly hip-hop, whose music, attitude, graffiti, streetwear, and sneaker culture captured his imagination and shaped his creative foundation. These elements continue to inform his work today, visible in his bold use of color, expressive characters, layered narratives, and carefully crafted compositions. Equally influential is Murray’s lifelong fascination with the changing seasons, a connection rooted in his upbringing in the Northeast. The rhythms, contrasts, and emotional shifts of spring, summer, fall, and winter consistently find their way into his visual language, guiding his palettes, atmospheres, and symbolic storytelling. This seasonal sensibility enriches his exploration of the natural world and deepens the dialogue between nature and culture in his art. In his latest series, Murray introduces a cast of misfit characters known as The CBM FAMALAM, who navigate the complexities of the human experience through this ongoing interplay between cultural identity and the cyclic forces of nature. Through this storytelling, he aims to bridge these worlds and leave a lasting narrative for future generations.