Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Brendan Murphy has brought one of his iconic, larger-than-life BOONJI spaceman sculptures to Perth earlier this week! This isn’t just any artwork, it’s a towering 7-meter marvel named “Lightning,” and it’s now standing proudly in our very own Stirling Gardens in the CBD. Murphy’s arrival aligns with his premiere solo exhibition, “Life is Electric” at Gullotti Galleries in Cottesloe.
Exhibition
From today (May 23rd) for eight whole weeks, you can dive into Murphy’s artistic universe both in the gallery and out in the open air. This blockbuster exhibition, showcases over 40 of his captivating artworks, from sculptures to paintings. Brendan Murphy’s art is admired by some serious heavyweights, including Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Steph Curry and Robert DeNiro.
Lightning BOONJI
“Lightning” isn’t just a sculpture, it further cements our identity as the “City of Light”, a name that goes way back to when astronaut John Glenn spotted our brightly lit city from space in 1962. Positioned just a stone’s throw from Point Zero, this artwork beautifully merges art, science and our city’s unique story. So, what’s the story behind these captivating spacemen? These futuristic sculptures explore our emotions and human curiosity. With his art cleverly blending abstraction and realism, often featuring unique materials, universal symbols and his own signature formulas.
About the Artist
Brendan Murphy is a globally recognized contemporary artist whose works are cherished in private and public collections worldwide. From the start of his career he has combined abstract and figurative forms, inviting deeper contemplation through his sculptures and paintings. Believing that art has a unique power to universally transmit positive energy and that this collective energy can positively impact society. He’s also the creative force behind the stunning “Frozen with Desire” sculpture. A 42-inch spaceman adorned with over 6,200 ethically sourced diamonds. Drawing inspiration from formulas, equations, and relationships, Murphy’s work creates a visual spectrum of human emotion and the unifying aspects of our shared humanity. Through layers of these symbols, his paintings boldly portray the complexity and beauty of the human experience.
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Top Image Credit: Frances Andrijich
