HONOLULU (March 28, 2016) – World-renowned painter Brendan Murphy, a former standout basketball player on Hawaii Pacific's 1993 national championship squad, recently teamed up with HPU to create a work of art symbolizing the university's importance to him.
 
Murphy unveiled the painting, which he called "Wonder of Expectations," at the HPU athletic department's S.H.A.R.X. Benefit on Feb. 23 at Hawaii Pacific University's Aloha Tower Marketplace, during which the school also honored its 2015-16 Hall of Fame Class presented by Wealth Strategy Partners. The HPU Athletics Department has made 500 limited-edition prints of Murphy's piece available for purchase in the following sizes, and also has the following special offer for faculty, staff and alumni:
 

• 250 prints in 10" x 15" size, and 250 prints in 16" x 24" size
• Unframed 10" x 15" = $150
• Unframed 16" x 24" = $300
• Unframed can be picked up at HPU Athletics office 1060 Bishop, 4th Floor, Honolulu 96813 or mailed (shipping charges will apply)
• Unframed paintings will receive a tax deduction
• Special offer! – Faculty, staff, alumni will receive 20% off if purchased by April 1 (only valid for unframed paintings through HPU Athletics. Offer not included if purchasing through www.brendanmurphyart.com)

 
A sharpshooter on the court, Murphy still owns the HPU single-game records for most 3-point baskets in a game (11 against Maryville on Dec. 22, 1993) and most points scored during a single half (32 in the second half against Maryville). After playing professional basketball in Germany's Bundesliga, Murphy returned to the United States to paint professionally and now has work represented in more than 500 private collections, museums and galleries worldwide.
 
"I consider myself lucky to have had the chance to attend Hawaii Pacific University," said Murphy. "My education from and experience at HPU paved the way for me to see the world and follow my passion. I am honored and flattered to create a painting for my alma mater, and I'm honored to have the opportunity to contribute in any way I can. I hope I can bring smiles and happiness to the HPU campus and students."

Added Vince Baldemor, HPU executive director of athletics: "We appreciate our alumnus and his efforts as Brendan Murphy shares his talents with our community."  

KITV's Mike Cherry recently profiled Murphy, and his online piece can be seen here: http://www.kitv.com/story/31357514/artist-for-the-stars-murphy-uses-skills-to-raise-money-for-charity.