KAWS Ups and Downs No. 8 For Sale

Edition

Edition of 100 plus 20APs

This vibrant screenprint presents one of KAWS's iconic Companion characters in a characteristic pose of emotional vulnerability, with both hands covering its face. The figure floats against a bold turquoise background, rendered in the artist's signature cartoon-inspired aesthetic with clean lines and flat areas of color. The screenprint medium allows for precise registration of multiple color layers, creating the sharp contrasts and graphic punch that define KAWS's visual language. Created during a pivotal period in KAWS's career, this work exemplifies his ability to bridge fine art and popular culture. The Ups and Downs series explores themes of isolation and anxiety through deceptively simple imagery, making complex emotions accessible and collectible. As KAWS's market presence has grown exponentially, earlier prints like this have become increasingly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, representing an accessible entry point into his celebrated body of work. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.