THE DANCING SPACEMAN (PINK/GOLD)
2024
Carbon fiber sculpture with chrome-plated finish and hand-painted detailing
H 45 × W 34 × D 22 cm
H 17.72 × W 13.39 × D 8.66 in
Unique piece
SKU: BM-705-047
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ABOUT THE WORK
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 Dancing Spaceman presents the Boonji character in an exuberant, skyward-reaching pose—feet grounded on a gleaming base, arms extended high in a gesture that radiates vitality, optimism, and the unrestrained joy of celebration. This jubilant stance embodies the aspirational spirit central to Murphy’s practice, translating his distinctive visual language into a moment of pure, uplifting physical expression.
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.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material
Chrome-plated carbon fiber sculpture
Hand Finishing
Individually hand-inscribed by the artist using a solid marker, incorporating symbolic elements integral to Brendan Murphy’s visual language
Signature
Hand-signed by the artist
Edition Note
Hand-finished sculpture from a limited edition; each work is individually customized by the artist, making every piece unique within the series
CERTIFICATE & AUTHENICITY
Each artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery. As an official gallery for Brendan Murphy and the primary platform for his Collectibles, we verify the authenticity, provenance, and edition details of each work. The certificate includes the artist’s name, artwork title, year, medium, dimensions, and edition number (where applicable), and is signed and embossed with the gallery seal.
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