Screenprint printed on Arches Aquarelle 300gsm paper
- Signed, dated and numbered
Gone by KAWS, created in 2019, is a limited edition screen print featuring two of the artist's well-known Companion figures. The standing figure holds another limp Companion in its arms, evoking a powerful narrative of loss, empathy, and vulnerability. Rendered in soft monochromatic tones on Arches Aquarelle 300gsm paper, the image conveys a deep emotional weight, amplified by the familiar X eyes that are emblematic of KAWS' work. The composition mirrors classic artistic depictions of grief, reminiscent of the Pietà, and adds layers of meaning to the seemingly simple characters. Through minimalism and pop art aesthetics, KAWS invites viewers to contemplate themes of mortality and human connection. Each print is signed, dated, and numbered, further enhancing its value as a collectible piece of contemporary art.
KAWS (USA, 1974), born Brian Donnelly, is a contemporary artist and designer celebrated for his cartoon-inspired sculptures, paintings, and collectible toys. Merging street art and pop culture, his iconic 'Companion' figures and bold graphics have reached global audiences, bridging the worlds of fine art, fashion, and commercial design.
Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.
Screenprint printed on Arches Aquarelle 300gsm paper
- Signed, dated and numbered
Gone by KAWS, created in 2019, is a limited edition screen print featuring two of the artist's well-known Companion figures. The standing figure holds another limp Companion in its arms, evoking a powerful narrative of loss, empathy, and vulnerability. Rendered in soft monochromatic tones on Arches Aquarelle 300gsm paper, the image conveys a deep emotional weight, amplified by the familiar X eyes that are emblematic of KAWS' work. The composition mirrors classic artistic depictions of grief, reminiscent of the Pietà, and adds layers of meaning to the seemingly simple characters. Through minimalism and pop art aesthetics, KAWS invites viewers to contemplate themes of mortality and human connection. Each print is signed, dated, and numbered, further enhancing its value as a collectible piece of contemporary art.
KAWS (USA, 1974), born Brian Donnelly, is a contemporary artist and designer celebrated for his cartoon-inspired sculptures, paintings, and collectible toys. Merging street art and pop culture, his iconic 'Companion' figures and bold graphics have reached global audiences, bridging the worlds of fine art, fashion, and commercial design.
Born Brian Donnelly but creating under a pseudonym, Kaws is an artist renowned for his acrylic paintings and sculptures that often employ repeated and distinctive graphics while reworking highly recognisable pop culture icons – Companion is one of his most notable sculptures, a large-scale, clown-like and darker take on the universally-recognised Mickey Mouse. Kaws’ early foray into art was through the form of street-graffiti; his trademark ‘x’ symbol, often applied over the hands, eyes and mouths of his characters, sprung from this phase in which Kaws would often replace public advertisements with his own artwork, a technique known as subvertising. Kaws uses a number of different materials throughout his creative processes including wood, aluminium, fiberglass and a steel pontoon inflatable raft; he has also collaborated with numerous companies and artists including Santastic! and John Mayer. (Artist website)
Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.