{"product_id":"and-then-x-6-platinum-white-the-superflat-method-2012","title":"And Then x 6 (Platinum \u0026 White: The Superflat Method), 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"And Then x 6 (Platinum \u0026amp; White: The Superflat Method)\" is an acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas painting mounted on aluminum stretcher bar created by Takashi Murakami in 2012. The artwork is signed and dated 'TAKASHI 2012' (on the overlap). The artwork ships framed in a custom closed-corner black frame and has a framed size of 49 x 49\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashi Murakami’s \"And Then x 6 (Platinum \u0026amp; White: The Superflat Method),\" executed in 2012, is a striking example of the artist’s celebrated Mr. DOB imagery, presented with exceptional clarity, elegance, and visual presence. Rendered in acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on aluminum stretcher, the work brings together several of Murakami’s most important artistic concerns: the language of Superflat, the power of the recurring icon, and the fusion of contemporary pop imagery with the refined surfaces of Japanese art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. DOB is one of Murakami’s most significant and enduring creations. First introduced in the early 1990s, the character has served as alter ego, mascot, self-portrait, and conceptual vehicle throughout the artist’s career. Constantly evolving in form and expression, DOB embodies Murakami’s interest in transformation, identity, branding, and the visual codes of contemporary culture. In \"And Then x 6,\" the figure appears in one of its most visually engaging forms: bold, playful, instantly recognizable, and charged with psychological complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting’s impact comes from the elegant contrast between its luminous metallic ground and its concentrated bursts of color. The platinum-leaf surface gives the work a radiant, silvery depth, shifting subtly with light and lending the composition a sense of atmosphere and refinement. Against this shimmering field, Murakami sets vivid passages of rainbow color within DOB’s eyes, teeth, ears, and contours. These kaleidoscopic details animate the image, creating a dynamic tension between restraint and exuberance. The result is a work that feels both polished and electric, serene and highly energized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of platinum leaf also connects Murakami’s contemporary visual language to the long tradition of Japanese painting and decorative arts, particularly the luminous gold and silver grounds associated with historic screens and sacred imagery. Murakami transforms this historical reference into something unmistakably contemporary: a pop icon suspended in a radiant field, at once playful, luxurious, and contemplative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its desirable square format, strong scale, refined surface, and central DOB imagery, \"And Then x 6 (Platinum \u0026amp; White: The Superflat Method)\" offers a compelling expression of Murakami’s mature practice. The work combines immediate visual appeal with the depth of one of the artist’s most important motifs. Its rainbow accents and platinum ground give it a distinctive presence, while its composition distills Murakami’s ability to merge beauty, cultural commentary, and iconic image-making into a single unforgettable object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takashi Murakami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52015932703037,"sku":"FAMUR201201","price":685000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/3581\/files\/FAMUR201201__P-Image_And_Then_x_6_Platinum___White_The_Superflat_Method_2012_FAMUR201201_OR0001_sm_b5386708-926c-41f1-b499-92829b9924e2.jpg?v=1784733802","url":"https:\/\/martinlawrence.com\/products\/and-then-x-6-platinum-white-the-superflat-method-2012","provider":"Martin Lawrence Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}