The Double Helix 2002

Takashi Murakami made "The Double Helix" using I don't know what, maybe acrylics, to create this explosion of color. It’s a trip, right? The way he layers those glossy, flat colors reminds me of graphic design, but then there's this whole handmade vibe coming through too. There's something almost anxious, and totally joyous happening here. Look at the details within those round faces, and the little eyes, and how each element seems to vibrate. There are the the swirls in the background, and they make me feel like I’m falling down the rabbit hole. Murakami makes me think of Elizabeth Murray, another artist who knew how to amp up the fun and the weirdness at the same time. What do you think?