Artwork Description
Damaged ComplexCon x Dobtopus Octopus Deck Set Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Takashi Murakami TM/KK.
This Board Set is in Original Wrapper, With Storage & Handling Dings & Scratches. Most Scratches to Bottom Board, Middle Board Only a Few, Top Board Has a Minimal but Present.
2017 Set of 3. Released at ComplexCon in 2017, the Takashi Murakami Octopus Skate Deck Set features Murakami's well-known Octopus motif in a 3-deck set, which forms one cohesive image when displayed side by side. This deck set was released on November 4th, 2017.
Takashi Murakami ComplexCon Dobtopus Skateboard Deck Set 2017
The ComplexCon Dobtopus Deck Set by Takashi Murakami is a limited edition three-deck skateboard artwork released in 2017 during ComplexCon. Produced using archival pigment print transfer on natural skateboard decks, the set features Murakami’s recognizable Dobtopus octopus motif spanning across three boards that form a single continuous composition when displayed side by side. Issued as a special release tied to Murakami’s TM/KK studio, the deck set blends collectible design with contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. This particular example remains in its original wrapper, showing light storage and handling marks consistent with collectible skate deck releases.
Murakami’s Superflat Aesthetic in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Takashi Murakami is internationally known for developing the Superflat movement, which merges traditional Japanese visual culture with anime, manga, and contemporary pop iconography. The Dobtopus design reflects this style through bold outlines, vibrant colors, and playful graphic forms that appear almost animated. The octopus character stretches across the three decks in a rhythmic pattern of circles, tentacles, and color fields, creating a lively and surreal composition. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Murakami’s work stands out for bridging fine art, commercial culture, and street aesthetics in a visually accessible but conceptually layered format.
Collaborative Skate Culture and Contemporary Art Collectibles
Skateboard decks have become a widely embraced medium within contemporary street art, serving as both functional objects and gallery-ready display pieces. The ComplexCon Dobtopus set demonstrates how artists like Murakami expand their work beyond traditional prints and paintings into collectible design objects tied to urban culture. When arranged together, the three decks create a unified mural-like image that highlights the playful scale and movement of the octopus figure. Through releases like this, Murakami continues to connect contemporary art with streetwear, skate culture, and global pop imagery within the evolving world of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork.
