KAWS
"KAWS Skeleton Board Cut out Ornament" BONES VERSION
2021
Die-cut cardboard or similar material,screenprint
102 × 51 cm
Unique
Location: Paris, France
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549377672
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About the artwork
A die-cut object presents a stylized skeletal figure,rendered in a light brown or beige tone with black outlines. The head of the figure features the artist's signature 'Companion' character design,characterized by large,bulbous ears and X-ed out eyes. The body,however,is depicted as a full human skeleton,with articulated bones forming the rib cage,spine,pelvis,and limbs. The hands and feet of the figure are also rendered in the 'Companion' style,appearing as simplified,rounded forms with an 'X' marking on each. A small loop is visible at the top of the head,suggesting the object is designed for hanging or display as an ornament. The overall aesthetic combines elements of street art,pop culture,and traditional anatomical representation.
Expert opinion
The artist occupies a distinctive position within the contemporary art market,bridging the gap between fine art and popular culture. His works are often characterized by their accessibility and widespread appeal,drawing from animation,advertising,and street art traditions. This type of collectible object represents a segment of his output that is highly sought after by a broad demographic,including art collectors and enthusiasts of designer toys and streetwear. The market for his limited-edition pieces remains active,supported by a strong secondary market and consistent institutional and commercial exhibitions.
About the artist
American artist born in 1974. Lives and works in New York (USA). Graduate of the School of Visual Arts, New York. Initially a graffiti artist, Kaws reappropriates the language of advertising in a style that blends Pop Art, comic strips and other cultural references. Through his practice, he plays on the boundary between academicism and commercial distribution, questioning the relationship between contemporary art and capitalism. Kaws is a veritable artistic phenomenon who has gathered around him a committed and loyal community of collectors. His work can be found in the collections of the High Museum in Atlanta and the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
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