I May Be Stupid - Billy Murphy

Billy Murphy is a contemporary artist based in Essex, UK. He uses his art as a playful but thoughtful exploration of life’s absurdities and everyday absurd humour.

His pieces often feature bears, dinosaurs, frogs, and other animals: characters that look silly or charming, but which carry emotions and quirks that make them deeply relatable

Working mainly in acrylics on paper (or canvas), he embraces imperfections: the wonky lines, the slightly off‑proportions, the honest “hand‑made” feel. This aesthetic — rooted in the Japanese philosophy of wabi‑sabi — gives his work warmth and humanity

Whether it’s existential dread, everyday frustration or simple joy, his animal characters often express feelings many of us recognise — making the art feel personal and honest.