Silkscreen on paper
- Signed, dated and numbered
- Each print: 35 x 23 inches
Tension – Portfolio of 10 by KAWS, created in 2019, is a dynamic collection of ten limited edition silkscreen prints. Each print measures 35 x 23 inches and showcases abstract, vibrant compositions with overlapping shapes, splashes of color, and fluid, graffiti-like drips. KAWS’ signature cartoon motifs, including the familiar X eyes, are subtly integrated into the chaotic yet carefully composed layers of color. The bold use of red, blue, green, purple, and yellow creates an energetic visual experience, while the irregular forms and lines give each print a sense of movement and spontaneity. Despite the abstract nature, KAWS’ recognizable pop culture references and street art influences are still present, making this portfolio a bold statement on contemporary art and identity. Each print is signed, dated, and numbered, highlighting the exclusivity of the set.
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.
Silkscreen Silkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.
Silkscreen on paper
- Signed, dated and numbered
- Each print: 35 x 23 inches
Tension – Portfolio of 10 by KAWS, created in 2019, is a dynamic collection of ten limited edition silkscreen prints. Each print measures 35 x 23 inches and showcases abstract, vibrant compositions with overlapping shapes, splashes of color, and fluid, graffiti-like drips. KAWS’ signature cartoon motifs, including the familiar X eyes, are subtly integrated into the chaotic yet carefully composed layers of color. The bold use of red, blue, green, purple, and yellow creates an energetic visual experience, while the irregular forms and lines give each print a sense of movement and spontaneity. Despite the abstract nature, KAWS’ recognizable pop culture references and street art influences are still present, making this portfolio a bold statement on contemporary art and identity. Each print is signed, dated, and numbered, highlighting the exclusivity of the set.
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)
Hard Edge art is a style of abstract painting that became popular in the 1960s. It features areas of color separated by crisp, sharp edges that are painted with geometric precision. The term hard-edge painting was coined by art critic Jules Langsner to describe this approach, which contrasts with the softer, more fluid forms of other abstract styles.