Open Your Hands Wide by Murakami
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Delivery times depending on your location in Australia. Our normal turnaround for delivery (from placing the order to receiving the artwork) - is within 8 days. priority service speeds this up. We print in Noosa and Perth, giving us coverage on both the east and west coasts. Check this page for more accurate time frames for all locations.
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What many customers appreciate most is that we are a real business you can actually speak to. If you have questions about sizing, framing, artwork choices, or what might work best in your space, please contact us directly and speak with our team rather than relying on an anonymous marketplace. We also have offices where you can get real support, which gives you confidence when ordering something important for your home. That combination of Australian production, premium materials, and real human service is why many people return to us when they want wall art done properly.
- All Australian orders for Art are Handmade in Noosa or Perth, Australia (*International orders are printed overseas)
- We use 100% Cotton, textured canvas NOT the cheaper plastic looking, Poly-Cotton
- Free image manipulation such as removing red-eye, straightening horizons and lightening the image if needed
- Art is delivered ready to hang on the wall, straight to your door
- Carefully bubble wrapped and boxed to prevent damage in transit
- Every canvas print is stretched by hand on a thick, 1.5” quality kiln-dried pine wood stretcher frame
- Protected with invisible spray UV laminate against fading in the harsh Australian climate, our art shouldn’t fade for up to 70 years!
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Takashi Murakami’s “Open Your Hands Wide, Embrace Happiness” is a vibrant, emotive work that encapsulates the artist’s signature style, blending traditional Japanese art with contemporary elements. The artwork features an array of brightly coloured flowers, an iconic motif for Murakami. These flowers, with their playful faces and varied expressions, symbolise joy, positivity, and hope. Murakami’s use of vivid, saturated colours helps to evoke an immediate sense of happiness, while the friendly, approachable faces of the flowers create a sense of warmth and inclusivity, inviting viewers to embrace the feeling of joy the piece conveys.
The title, “Open Your Hands Wide, Embrace Happiness,” reflects the openness and welcoming nature of the artwork. Murakami encourages the viewer to embrace a mindset of optimism, suggesting that happiness is something to be accepted and celebrated without reservation. The choice of such an uplifting theme is a common thread throughout much of Murakami’s work, where he often explores themes of emotional release and the pursuit of joy in an increasingly complex and sometimes chaotic world.
Visually, the artwork continues Murakami’s exploration of “Superflat” — a term he coined to describe his work and artistic philosophy. Superflat is characterised by its lack of depth and the flattening of perspective, which blends high and low art. This approach creates an image that is both accessible and deeply ingrained in contemporary visual culture. The clean lines, repetitive forms, and use of commercial elements, such as the playful facial expressions, further emphasise Murakami’s desire to bridge the gap between traditional Japanese aesthetics and the modern, globalised art world.
“Open Your Hands Wide, Embrace Happiness” also ties into Murakami’s ongoing exploration of popular culture and consumerism. By incorporating elements that resemble characters from manga or anime, Murakami taps into a shared cultural language that resonates with a broad audience. The work invites people to reflect on the connection between art, commerce, and personal happiness, raising questions about the role of art in both personal expression and as part of larger, commercial trends. This piece is a perfect example of how Murakami masterfully blends commercial and high art, creating a universally relatable artwork that continues to inspire conversations around art, identity, and cultural meaning.












