10 Screenprints on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP hi-white, plus a colophon in a clamshell portfolio box.
- Paper size: 17 x 12.75 in, each - Image size: 11.5 x 8 in, each
Urge (portfolio) by KAWS, created in 2020, is a limited edition set of 10 screenprints on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP hi-white paper. Each print measures 17 x 12.75 inches in paper size and 11.5 x 8 inches in image size. The series showcases KAWS’s signature style with brightly colored abstract hands intertwined, rendered in flat, bold colors and outlined with thick black lines. Some of the hands feature the familiar “XX” motif, a hallmark of KAWS’s work. The repetitive yet varied compositions in this portfolio explore themes of connection, communication, and contemporary pop culture. With only 250 editions and 50 artist proofs, this collection captures KAWS’s playful yet critical engagement with visual culture and the human form.
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.
10 Screenprints on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP hi-white, plus a colophon in a clamshell portfolio box.
- Paper size: 17 x 12.75 in, each - Image size: 11.5 x 8 in, each
Urge (portfolio) by KAWS, created in 2020, is a limited edition set of 10 screenprints on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP hi-white paper. Each print measures 17 x 12.75 inches in paper size and 11.5 x 8 inches in image size. The series showcases KAWS’s signature style with brightly colored abstract hands intertwined, rendered in flat, bold colors and outlined with thick black lines. Some of the hands feature the familiar “XX” motif, a hallmark of KAWS’s work. The repetitive yet varied compositions in this portfolio explore themes of connection, communication, and contemporary pop culture. With only 250 editions and 50 artist proofs, this collection captures KAWS’s playful yet critical engagement with visual culture and the human form.
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.