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Companion (pink) - Signed Print by KAWS 2001 - MyArtBroker

Companion (pink)
Signed Print

KAWS

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 50

Year: 2001

Size: H 43cm x W 23cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Meaning & Analysis

Companion (pink) is part of the Companion collection, a body of artworks which all depict Companion in different styles and scenarios. This print is simple, opting to show Companion alone against a plain background. The print draws attention to the cartoon character’s distinct body shape, which is reminiscent of Mickey Mouse. Companion is also characterised by his skull and crossbone head and crossed out eyes, a repeated visual motif that runs through KAWS’ artworks.

Companion is arguably KAWS’ most famous cartoon character. In 1999, Japanese toy company Bounty Hunter produced a vinyl Companion toy. Companion continued to grow in popularity and in 2012, Companion was made into a balloon for the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as part of its "Blue Sky Gallery" of balloons. Having already created oversized sculptures in the past, KAWS started producing additional sculptures of Companion for exhibitions in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Málaga, London and China.

  • 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.

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