Urge 10
Urge 10
Signed Print
KAWS
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 250
Year: 2020
Size: H 43cm x W 32cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Rago | United States | |||
| March 2022 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Urge 10 is a signed screen print in colours produced by the critically acclaimed American artist and designer, KAWS in 2020. Coming in an edition size of 250, the print depicts Companion, one of KAWS’ iconic cartoon characters. Companion is rendered in a bold red and is surrounded by hands which appear to be stroking the cartoon character. Each hand has a thin black cross on it which matches the crosses on Companion’s face which are drawn in place of the character’s eyes.
This print is part of the Urge collection, a body of ten prints, each of which depicts KAWS’ beloved cartoon character, Companion, in bright and vibrant colours. The collection captures the essence of KAWS’ artistic style, characterised by an emphasis on colour, the use of black gestural lines and the incorporation of a set of distinct graphics, such as the crosses seen in this print. KAWS often includes crosses in his artworks and crossed out eyes are a trademark feature of the artist’s visual language.
Companion is one of a set of cartoon characters created by KAWS that reappear throughout his artworks. Other notable characters include Bendy, Chum and Accomplice. As seen in these prints, the cartoon is easily recognised by its distinct Mickey Mouse-like body, skull and crossbones head, crossed out eyes and gloved hands.
American-born artist, KAWS, is renowned for his cartoon figures, prints and 'subvertisements'. Born in 1974 to the burgeoning New York graffiti and street art scene, KAWS has successfully combined fine art and pop culture to create his own lane in the urban art world. His distinct aesthetic, characterised by playful figures and a subversive take on pop culture icons, has earned him acclaim in both the art and mainstream realms. Most notable is his Companion figure which has achieved global critical and commercial success, and has formed collaborations with the likes of Nike and Dior Homme.
