The Art of Feeling: Irish Artist Cora Murphy on Colour, Place, and Emotion

In this episode of The Interior Edge, we sit down with acclaimed Irish painter Cora Murphy, whose evocative use of colour and connection to the Irish landscape has captivated art lovers and collectors alike. Known for her deeply emotional, abstract works that often draw inspiration from memory, place, and mood, Cora shares how painting became a language for feeling—one that transcends words. We explore how her creative process is rooted in intuition and how the emotional resonance of colour can shape not just a canvas, but a room, a home, and even a state of mind. Cora discusses the importance of place in her work, the power of creating from within, and how art can become a mirror to our interior lives. Whether you're a designer, art lover, or simply curious about the emotional side of creativity, this conversation will leave you inspired to see colour—and feeling—in a whole new way.