Brendan Murphy at Art Miami 2022 with Burgess Projects

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Forcenturies,humanity hasgazed atthestarsanddreamed ofdiscovery.The continual exploration ofspace hasbeen a symbol ofanunharnessed spirit, pushing ustoachieve feats that once seemed impossible –reaching toinfinity and beyond.

Brendan Murphy’s newest Boonji Spaceman sculpture, "Frozen with Desire”, captures thiseuphoric spirit ofhope and discovery with agrandiose artistic creation that bedazzles and gleams like thewonderouscelestial bodies inthenighttime sky. “Frozen with Desire” showcases astunning array ofpicture-perfect preciousstones, 6,200 shimmeringdiamonds tobe exact, which adorn the42-inch blue spaceman figure’s helmet and visor -equating to517-carats.With such anecliptic opportunity for theinternational artmarket, Burgess Projects isthrilled toannounce theexhibition of"Frozen with Desire” at Art Miami 2022. Booth AM425 isavisual dedication toeverythingBrendanMurphy -serving asasolo exhibition, showcasing thissumptuous Eighth Wonder oftheWorld.

Takingalmost twelve months tocomplete, thedazzling spaceman features aunique cobalt blue chrome finishadorned with Murphy’s signature written statistical formulas inwhite and blue letters. Anantithesis ofsorts for thepractical 24kgold coating onanastronaut's helmet, aprotective layer that blocks thesun’s harmful UVrays—Murphy’s "Frozen withDesire” diamonds areeloquent intheir unobscured vision. Alluring with aconjecturalgravitational pull that draws theviewer closer, thespaceman’s refinement sets all senses ablaze. Not soeasilyequaled initslimitless glory, "Frozenwith Desire” indeed exists inthephysical, born fromanalternate universe…aparadoxical reality where Damien Hirstmeets Cristóbal Balenciaga.

Atop1%-er eye candy, thissculpture ison anunearthly elevated level ofindulgence asthe world’s second mostdiamondintensive artwork, only rivaled byHirst’s “For theLove ofGod” sculpture, ahumanskull adorned with 8,601diamonds that sold for $100 million USD.

"Frozen with Desire" isan intimate work ofartthatis lavishly embellished with 6,200 diamonds. Itisone ofthemost astonishing displays ofnatural beauty that Ihaveever seen. The level ofdetail and craftsmanship that went into this sculpture istruly astonishing, and itisatestamentto theskill oftheartist who created it.The sculpture isareminderof the power ofnature, and itisastunning exampleof thehuman ability tocreate artthat captures theunfathomablebeauty ofthe natural world…as well asatribute tothe creative genius ofmankind that allowed humans toexploreouter space”, says Lisa Burgess ofBurgess Projects.

Brendan Murphy isawidely known contemporary artist whose work isrepresented inover 600 private collections. Hiswork pushes theboundaries ofcreativity, exploring sculptural pieces, conceptual works, and awide range ofrarematerials. Murphy's unique approach toartmaking hasgarnered attention fromcollectors and critics alike, and hiswork iscelebrated for itsuniversal appeal. Brendan Murphy isan important voice inthecontemporary artworld, andhis work will continue to provoke and delight viewers for years tocome.

“My artistic formulas began asrepresentationsof relationships inthehuman condition, science and nature and hasgrown in complexity asaresponse tohowweprocess emotions and arrive atfeelings. The Spaceman embodiesembracing the unknown and theliquidity that islife”, says artist, Brendan Murphy.

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