From the Rare Limited Edition of 250 -Suite of Urge -Original Silkscreen on Paper -Excellent condition -Hand Signed by the Artist Dated Numbered
KAWS' 'Untitled I (Urge)' (2020) is part of the artist's Urge series, featuring his signature cartoonish gloves, overlapped and color-blocked in bold hues. This silkscreen print depicts four stylized hands in shades of green, yellow, and blue, all adorned with KAWS' iconic 'X' marks. The background, a deep blue, sets a vibrant contrast, allowing the bright, playful colors of the hands to stand out, creating a visually dynamic and engaging composition.
The overlapping of the hands and the simple yet distinctive design suggest themes of interaction, connection, and unity, echoing KAWS’ ability to combine elements of pop culture with his own artistic lexicon. The thick, black lines outlining the hands provide structure, while the color palette adds energy and vibrancy to the image. The piece is part of a limited edition of 250 prints, hand-signed, numbered, and dated by the artist, making it a highly sought-after piece in the contemporary art world.
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.
From the Rare Limited Edition of 250 -Suite of Urge -Original Silkscreen on Paper -Excellent condition -Hand Signed by the Artist Dated Numbered
KAWS' 'Untitled I (Urge)' (2020) is part of the artist's Urge series, featuring his signature cartoonish gloves, overlapped and color-blocked in bold hues. This silkscreen print depicts four stylized hands in shades of green, yellow, and blue, all adorned with KAWS' iconic 'X' marks. The background, a deep blue, sets a vibrant contrast, allowing the bright, playful colors of the hands to stand out, creating a visually dynamic and engaging composition.
The overlapping of the hands and the simple yet distinctive design suggest themes of interaction, connection, and unity, echoing KAWS’ ability to combine elements of pop culture with his own artistic lexicon. The thick, black lines outlining the hands provide structure, while the color palette adds energy and vibrancy to the image. The piece is part of a limited edition of 250 prints, hand-signed, numbered, and dated by the artist, making it a highly sought-after piece in the contemporary art world.
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)
Graffiti art refers to drawings and writings that are painted, scratched, or scribbled on walls or other surfaces, typically in public spaces. This art form ranges from small tags to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti has been in existence since ancient times, with examples dating back to the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Egypt.