KAWS

KAWS (American, b. 1974)

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

From a sold-out unnumbered edition.

The KAWS Along The Way figurine is a rendition of the artist's 2013 18-foot wood sculpture originally exhibited at Mary Boone Gallery, New York. Along The Way presents a unique pose for KAWS’ signature Companion characters. KAWS’ design features two of his iconic Companions leaning on each other for emotional support, hands heavy and eyes cast downward. Two years later, KAWS supersized the composition, installing an 18-foot-tall wooden version of Along The Way in the lobby of the Brooklyn Museum, which the museum also acquired for its permanent collection. Large-scale versions of Along The Way have also been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Yorkshire Sculpture Park in England, the Yuz Museum in Shanghai and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas.

A leading artist of his generation, Brooklyn-based KAWS engages audiences beyond the museums and galleries in which he regularly exhibits. KAWS is perhaps best known for his iconic character, Companion, which is featured in key paintings, sculptures, products and toy figures. KAWS’ art possesses a sophisticated humor and thoughtful critique of consumer products. His bold, high-minded graphic language revitalizes figuration with big, bold gestures and keen, playful intricacy.