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 V (Urge)' (2020) is a vibrant silkscreen print that showcases his iconic use of cartoonish, exaggerated hands, a recurring theme in his work. The composition features multiple stylized hands overlapping each other, each with KAWS’ signature 'X' marks on the back of the gloves. The hands are rendered in soft pastel hues of white, light blue, and lavender, set against a bold, deep blue background. This interplay of colors and the strong graphic quality of the image gives the piece a playful yet structured appearance.
The overlapping of the hands suggests themes of connection, community, or unity, while the graphic simplicity paired with bold contours adds a sense of energy to the piece. KAWS’ ability to mix elements of pop culture with fine art is apparent in this work, merging the world of street art with contemporary visual aesthetics. The print is part of a limited edition of 250, hand-signed, numbered, and dated by the artist, making it a valuable collectible in the world 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.
SilkscreenSilkscreen 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 V (Urge)' (2020) is a vibrant silkscreen print that showcases his iconic use of cartoonish, exaggerated hands, a recurring theme in his work. The composition features multiple stylized hands overlapping each other, each with KAWS’ signature 'X' marks on the back of the gloves. The hands are rendered in soft pastel hues of white, light blue, and lavender, set against a bold, deep blue background. This interplay of colors and the strong graphic quality of the image gives the piece a playful yet structured appearance.
The overlapping of the hands suggests themes of connection, community, or unity, while the graphic simplicity paired with bold contours adds a sense of energy to the piece. KAWS’ ability to mix elements of pop culture with fine art is apparent in this work, merging the world of street art with contemporary visual aesthetics. The print is part of a limited edition of 250, hand-signed, numbered, and dated by the artist, making it a valuable collectible in the world 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)
Comic strip art refers to artwork that utilizes the subject matter and commercial printing techniques found in comic strips. In the 1960s, a group of artists began creating paintings that incorporated Ben-Day dots—commonly used in comics and advertising—to produce highly graphic designs in bright colors, using traditional art media.