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Mr Dob B Limited Edition Vinyl Art Sculpture Collectible Artwork by Japanese Pop Culture Artist Takashi Murakami TM/KK x BAIT. 2017 Limited Edition of 800 Complexcon x BAITx Takashi Murakami 9x12x8 Perfect Like New Displayed With Box. Mr. Dob B Vinyl Sculpture by Takashi Murakami: Multicolor Chaos in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Mr. Dob B is a 2017 limited edition vinyl art sculpture by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, created in collaboration with BAIT and released during ComplexCon in a run of 800 pieces. Measuring approximately 9x12x8 inches, the piece features Murakami’s signature character Mr. Dob, a hybrid creation that combines mouse-like ears with a psychedelic, manic expression and vibrant color scheme. Presented in a sculptural format with a fully illustrated collector’s box, the figure exemplifies Murakami’s ability to translate two-dimensional visual chaos into tactile three-dimensional form. The piece embodies a convergence of Japanese superflat aesthetics, otaku subculture, and fine art sculpture, aligning closely with the language and impact of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Design, Dimension, and Character Evolution Mr. Dob B is one of the most striking physical manifestations of Murakami’s universe, with the figure’s open jaw revealing an internal vortex of teeth, tongues, rainbows, and spikes. The swirling eyes, exaggerated facial features, and tentacle-like limbs transform the figure into an optical spectacle that defies traditional character design. Built in high-gloss vinyl with a candy-like finish, the sculpture holds presence and reflects light like a futuristic idol. Murakami’s layering of pop references, Japanese animation cues, and commercial color schemes results in a form that feels both celebratory and confrontational. This version of Mr. Dob functions as a physical distillation of the visual overload often seen in Murakami’s paintings and murals. It is a figure both familiar and terrifying, comical and aggressive, simultaneously referencing kawaii culture and subverting it. Takashi Murakami’s Influence on Pop-Driven Collectible Sculpture Takashi Murakami, born in Japan in 1962, is widely recognized as a central figure in contemporary pop-infused fine art. His work blurs distinctions between high culture and consumerism, integrating anime, fashion, and graffiti into museum-level exhibitions and commercial collaborations. Mr. Dob, introduced in the mid-1990s, has become one of Murakami’s most recognizable motifs—part mascot, part avatar, part marketing critique. In the context of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Murakami’s vinyl sculptures function as icons of consumer subversion. They are designed to be collected, displayed, and celebrated, yet they contain within them the coded languages of branding, art history, and digital culture. With the release of Mr. Dob B at ComplexCon—a marketplace event known for its intersection of streetwear, art, and hype—Murakami further positioned the sculpture as an emblem of culture remix and high-art accessibility. Limited Edition Vinyl as a Pop-Cultural Time Capsule The 2017 Mr. Dob B edition is packaged in a large format, fully printed box that mirrors the chaotic aesthetic of the figure inside. Each sculpture is factory-finished to perfection, with clean paint applications and balanced form, echoing the commercial polish of designer toy culture. Yet unlike mass-market collectibles, this figure is part of a limited edition, marking its exclusivity and artistic integrity. Murakami’s presence at ComplexCon signaled a shift—where fine art not only entered the hype arena but became central to it. In Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this edition stands as a time capsule of visual culture—playful, precise, and entirely aware of its impact. Mr. Dob B is not merely a sculpture but a statement about saturation, spectacle, and the evolving definition of art in a media-drenched world.

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Solitary Child 1 Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Hikari Shimoda Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 12x12 "Solitary Child is a series of works, focused on my original theme of the inevitability of the Apocalypse. In this series, I am offering a new savior for humankind- she is a magical girl (Solitary Child #1) and a little boy hero (Solitary Child #3). In the world of my paintings, humanity has perished, as seen in the collage background, where there is an expressed chaos throughout. In these images, my saviors have come upon the dying human race. After the death of man, the world has found some relief from the turmoil that he has brought upon it. Meanwhile, mankind selfishly dreams of newfound happiness in his afterlife. In the mythology of my work, as humanity is destroyed, only one figure remains and that is the Messiah represented as a child. The magical girl was the first to be left alone after humanity was destroyed, left to deal with the despair and damage he left behind. Her eyes are shining and sparkling, but her stare is blank. In contrast, my hero’s eyes are closed ever so gently. To him, everything in the world is very chaotic and overwhelming. He feels all of its happiness, despair, hope, sadness, everything… in such a state, even the world’s savior must shut his eyes to it." - Hikari Shimoda Solitary Child 1 Archival Pigment Print by Hikari Shimoda Solitary Child 1 is a haunting yet luminous work by Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda, executed as a limited edition archival pigment print on 310gsm fine art paper in 2016. Measuring 12x12 inches and part of a signed and numbered edition of only 50 pieces, the print is an exemplary artifact of modern Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Hikari Shimoda’s visual language is deeply influenced by anime, manga, and the traditions of Japanese pop culture, yet she transcends those frameworks by embedding layered commentary on psychological turmoil, existential despair, and the fractured identity of post-apocalyptic innocence. A Childlike Messiah in a Dystopian Aftermath Solitary Child 1 features a central character presented with almost overwhelming intensity: a young girl in a magical girl costume with heart motifs and sailor-style attire. Her pink and red hair bursts outward, saturated with visual energy, covered in stars and cosmic motifs. The round composition suggests a window into another dimension, one that has already processed the collapse of humanity. Her large, glowing eyes, rendered with 3D-like chromatic effects, stare blankly ahead, neither judgmental nor mournful. This emptiness is intentional, a thematic thread in Shimoda’s work meant to evoke both detachment and forced resilience. Within the background—a swirling collage of detritus, symbols, and abstract fragments—the chaos of a forgotten civilization bleeds through. Shimoda situates her character as both witness and survivor. The child does not weep for the world but exists beyond it, as its last remnant or perhaps as its reluctant redeemer. Her eyes, sparkling with galaxies and stars, are full of wonder and terror. Her small frame is juxtaposed against the density of visual information around her, reminding the viewer that she is no longer a child in the traditional sense but a totem for hope, destruction, memory, and transcendence. The Narrative of the Apocalypse and Magical Realism This print is part of Shimoda’s larger Solitary Child series, which contemplates the inevitable downfall of humankind and the rise of symbolic children as messianic figures. Her use of magical girl archetypes and child heroes blends contemporary kawaii aesthetics with harrowing existential themes. The result is a visual paradox: alluring and innocent on the surface, but deeply reflective of societal failure, emotional vacancy, and the search for meaning after cultural ruin. Solitary Child 1 is more than a work of visual pop; it is a philosophical reflection clothed in vibrant, hallucinogenic textures. A Singular Voice in Pop Apocalyptic Visual Language Hikari Shimoda’s Solitary Child 1 stands at the intersection of anime fantasy, pop aesthetics, and postmodern emotional realism. Printed with extraordinary precision on archival paper, the piece balances delicate brush textures with high-impact digital color precision. Each work in the edition is hand-signed and individually numbered, preserving its place in the limited pantheon of collectible Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. As Shimoda continues to rise in global prominence, pieces like Solitary Child 1 serve as portals into her richly imagined mythos—where apocalyptic desolation and magical innocence collide to question what it means to save a world that cannot save itself.

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Solitary Child 3 Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Hikari Shimoda Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 12x12 "Solitary Child is a series of works, focused on my original theme of the inevitability of the Apocalypse. In this series, I am offering a new savior for humankind- she is a magical girl (Solitary Child #1) and a little boy hero (Solitary Child #3). In the world of my paintings, humanity has perished, as seen in the collage background, where there is an expressed chaos throughout. In these images, my saviors have come upon the dying human race. After the death of man, the world has found some relief from the turmoil that he has brought upon it. Meanwhile, mankind selfishly dreams of newfound happiness in his afterlife. In the mythology of my work, as humanity is destroyed, only one figure remains and that is the Messiah represented as a child. The magical girl was the first to be left alone after humanity was destroyed, left to deal with the despair and damage he left behind. Her eyes are shining and sparkling, but her stare is blank. In contrast, my hero’s eyes are closed ever so gently. To him, everything in the world is very chaotic and overwhelming. He feels all of its happiness, despair, hope, sadness, everything… in such a state, even the world’s savior must shut his eyes to it." - Hikari Shimoda Solitary Child 3 Archival Pigment Print by Hikari Shimoda Solitary Child 3 by Hikari Shimoda is a vivid embodiment of emotional symbolism and post-apocalyptic narrative rendered through the lens of Japanese Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Released in 2016 as a signed and numbered archival pigment print limited to 50 editions, the artwork measures 12x12 inches and is printed on 310gsm fine art paper. This circular piece, like its counterpart Solitary Child 1, presents a child as a spiritual savior in the wake of humanity’s collapse. However, where the magical girl of the first installment gazes outward with shining eyes, Solitary Child 3 closes his eyes to the world, weighed down by its chaos and sorrow. The Child Hero as a Symbol of Emotional Overload The central figure is a young boy depicted with softly closed eyes, a vacant expression, and flushed cheeks. His pale, almost ghostlike complexion contrasts with the electric vibrancy of the chaotic collage behind him. The boy wears a star-laden shirt with the phrase I AM HERO emblazoned across the chest. This phrase is not a declaration of ego but a burden of responsibility in a world shattered by human error. With small black horns rising from his head and a solemn composure, the character straddles the line between innocence and burdened divine messenger. Hikari Shimoda’s universe exists in a fantastical space where childlike visuals are infused with heavy existential themes. The surrounding background in Solitary Child 3 is littered with neon stars, stickers, anime-inspired creatures, and cultural flotsam. The visual chaos symbolizes the overstimulation of modern society and the debris left behind after its collapse. The messianic child stands amid this wreckage, absorbing it all in quiet contemplation. Unlike heroes who fight with swords or powers, this savior’s resistance lies in his inward emotional experience. Aesthetic Tension Between Kawaii and Catastrophe Shimoda blends traditional Japanese pop culture imagery with deeply contemporary anxieties. The work’s aesthetic borrows heavily from kawaii sensibilities—cute characters, colorful motifs, childlike wonder—but it is filtered through a lens of apocalypse, grief, and spiritual ambiguity. The character is not smiling. His closed eyes speak to a need to shut out the pain of the world, even as he must stand as its redeemer. The artist challenges the viewer to question what innocence means when it exists in the shadow of destruction, and what heroism requires when the world has already ended. Pop Iconography Transformed Through Spiritual Narrative Solitary Child 3 situates itself within the new wave of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork by merging painterly techniques, manga aesthetics, and conceptual symbolism. Hikari Shimoda’s work challenges traditional Western ideas of what children represent in visual culture. Here, the child is not naive or oblivious but rather deeply aware, spiritually complex, and emotionally overwhelmed. The use of archival pigment print on heavy fine art paper preserves both the vibrancy and the texture of the original, allowing collectors to experience the intimacy and power of Shimoda’s vision. This print serves as a profound statement within Shimoda’s mythological continuum. It reminds the viewer that amid ruin, the last figure standing is not a politician or warrior, but a child—silent, enduring, and burdened with the sorrow of a fallen world.

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Mad World Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Archival Smooth Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Graham Curran. "We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bus" Print Inspired by My Neighbor Totoro & Jaws 12 x 12 inches Printed on certified archival, Smooth Fine Art Paper hand-signed and numbered by the artist Regular Edition of 30

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