The artwork titled “DOB (klien’s Pot Series)” was created by Takashi Murakami in 1997. It is an acrylic painting on canvas, measuring 45.4 x 37.8 cm. This piece falls within the Neo-Pop Art movement and is characterized as figurative.
The artwork exhibits a vibrant, whimsical composition dominated by bold colors and playful forms. The background pulses with a stark blue, against which the abstract, cartoonish figure comes alive. The figure comprises a series of interconnected shapes and lines, featuring exaggerated eyes with green irises scattered across the canvas, interspersed with sharp triangular teeth and a large red tongue or streak. Each element is rendered with precise, clean lines, typical of Murakami’s distinct style. The juxtaposition of the flat, solid areas of color and the dynamic arrangement of forms creates a sense of movement and energy, embodying the aesthetic principles of Neo-Pop Art.