“Murry’s works are not large in scale, but they promote big dreams: his terrain is the unfettered mind and eye. He draws you in with his liquid awareness of how paint works on canvas, and how color and form can and should be handled delicately, and with respect.” 

—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 2020

Mission

The Jesse Murry Foundation was created in 2021, 28 years following Murry's death, in response to growing interest in his life and work and to ensure the preservation of and access to his broad-ranging and inspiring achievements as an artist and writer.

Board of Directors

Peter Stevens, President

George Centanni, Vice President

Lisa Yuskavage, Secretary

Christopher Bedford, Board Member

Contact

info@jessemurryfoundation.org

Support

We are a small team of volunteers that loved and care for Jesse’s legacy and would appreciate any support. The Jesse Murry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts are fully tax deductible. To contribute to our efforts please email info@jessemurryfoundation.org for more information.

Jesse Murry
Deluge – After Turner, c. 1990 - 1991
Oil and wax on linen
30 3/4 x 31 inches (78.1 x 78.7 cm)