THE DANCING SPACEMAN
2025
Composite resin, matte finish with chrome details
Approx. H 50 × W 38 × D 23 cm
H 20 × W 15 × D 9 in
Colorway: Matte Black, Gold
Unique hand-finished work
SKU: BMC-705-054
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ARTWORK DETAILS
Material
The sculpture is made from composite resin and finished with a chrome surface, giving it a reflective and highly polished appearance.
Hand Finishing
Each work is individually hand-inscribed and embellished by the artist, incorporating symbolic motifs characteristic of Murphy’s visual language.
Signature
Hand-signed by the artist
Edition Note
From a limited hand-finished series, with each work made unique through the artist’s individual intervention.
ABOUT THE WORK
Brendan Murphy’s Boonji Spaceman has become one of the artist’s most recognizable sculptural figures, bringing together a distinct visual language of symbols, words, and gestures in a character that feels both cosmic and deeply human.
In this expressive pose, the figure stands with both arms lifted high in a loose, dance-like gesture. The lifted arms give the sculpture an energetic and joyful presence, suggesting rhythm, celebration, and the pure joy of the moment.
Murphy’s limited collectible series brings the Boonji Spaceman into a more personal and intimate format, offering collectors an approachable way to engage with the artist’s work. At the same time, each sculpture retains the visual character, symbolic vocabulary, and emotional tension central to Brendan Murphy’s art.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
Each artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery. As an official gallery for Brendan Murphy, we confirm the authenticity and provenance of each work and document its essential artwork details.
The certificate includes the artist’s name, artwork title, year, medium, dimensions, and edition information, and is signed and embossed with the gallery seal.
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BRENDAN MURPHY
Brendan Murphy’s Spaceman sculptures, named the Boonji by the artist, have become a globally recognizable visual signature, merging elements of science, emotion, and pop culture into an iconic cosmic figure.
The Sitting Spaceman depicts the Boonji character in a disarmingly casual pose—seated with relaxed limbs and an off-center gaze that suggests playful surrender or humorous exhaustion. This unexpected posture contrasts the monumentality and poised confidence of Murphy’s large-scale sculptures, offering a moment of human imperfection rendered in polished form.
This work is part of the artist’s Collectible Sculpture Series, a group of smaller-format editions, each individually hand-finished with Murphy’s distinctive visual language of words, formulas, and symbols. Conceived to merge accessibility with conceptual depth, the series and each work within it offer a more intimate scale and entry point while preserving the philosophical and visual rigor of Murphy’s larger practice.
The work reflects Murphy’s ongoing exploration of aspiration, identity, and human complexity within an ever-expanding universe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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oversized fit is intentionally designed with extra room while maintaining proper proportions - think structured shoulders with longer length. baggy fit tends to be loose everywhere and can look sloppy if not styled correctly.
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What is your return policy?
We offer 30-day returns on all unworn streetwear pieces with original tags attached. items must be in original condition - no wash, no wear, no alterations. limited edition drops and collaboration pieces are final sale.
Return shipping is free for defective items, otherwise standard return shipping fees apply. exchanges are available for different sizes within the same style.
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