KAWS Ups and Downs No. 1 For Sale

Edition

Edition of 100 plus 20 APs

This 2013 screenprint presents KAWS's iconic Companion character in a moment of quiet vulnerability. The figure sits slumped in dejection, head buried in crossed arms atop raised knees—a posture universally recognizable as defeat or melancholy. Rendered in the artist's signature style, the character's XX eyes remain hidden, intensifying the emotional weight. The screenprint medium allows for bold, flat areas of color and crisp linework that emphasize the work's graphic strength while maintaining the hand of the artist through subtle registration marks and ink variations. Part of a celebrated series exploring emotional states, Ups and Downs No. 1 demonstrates KAWS's ability to convey complex human feelings through simplified forms. The work bridges street art sensibility with fine art printmaking traditions, making it highly collectible among both contemporary art enthusiasts and those drawn to urban culture. Its modest scale and edition format offer an accessible entry point into KAWS's oeuvre, while the poignant subject matter represents the depth that has elevated his practice beyond commercial success. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.