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Silkscreen // KAWS’s Presenting the Past, created in 2014, is a limited edition silkscreen print measuring 32 by 32 inches. The composition showcases KAWS’s signature vibrant style, featuring bold, cartoon-like figures rendered in flat colors and dynamic shapes. The central characters, a yellow figure entangled in green vines and a distressed, spherical blue character, are surrounded by abstract, fragmented red and pink forms, creating a sense of chaos and movement. The exaggerated, graphic nature of the figures and the overlapping, angular elements give the piece a three-dimensional feel, despite its flat application of color. The interplay between the characters suggests a narrative, with emotional tension implied by the body language and expressions. KAWS’s work blends elements of pop culture, street art, and fine art, encouraging viewers to interpret the relationships and emotions conveyed through his iconic visual language.
Presenting the Past, 2014
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Silkscreen // KAWS’s Presenting the Past, created in 2014, is a limited edition silkscreen print measuring 32 by 32 inches. The composition showcases KAWS’s signature vibrant style, featuring bold, cartoon-like figures rendered in flat colors and dynamic shapes. The central characters, a yellow figure entangled in green vines and a distressed, spherical blue character, are surrounded by abstract, fragmented red and pink forms, creating a sense of chaos and movement. The exaggerated, graphic nature of the figures and the overlapping, angular elements give the piece a three-dimensional feel, despite its flat application of color. The interplay between the characters suggests a narrative, with emotional tension implied by the body language and expressions. KAWS’s work blends elements of pop culture, street art, and fine art, encouraging viewers to interpret the relationships and emotions conveyed through his iconic visual language.
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What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.
