''STORY ABOUT KAWS''

Thứ ba, Ngày 03/10/2023 15:19

Having a passion for luxury collectibles from Bearbrick, surely you will be no stranger to “Companion” KAWS. Similar to the big belly bear, KAWS is loved by many people because of its different appearance with the image of a skull and two cross eyes. KAWS not only enriches today's popular culture, but is also seen as a familiar brand in the fashion and entertainment world. So, who is KAWS and what makes people love his designs so much?

I. Brief about KAWS:

Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, is an artist and designer from New York. His work involves the repeated use of a cast of characters and figurative textures. The characters were originally drawn in 2D and developed into 3D later.

The name 'KAWS' was born in the 90s, when New York City was flooded with billboards painted in graffiti style - the work of street artists. These works appear everywhere, from the nooks and crannies of the city to the busy boulevards of the city. In New York, artists are free to create wherever space is available. Brian then chose to make a personal mark on the billboards at the bus stop. That's also where he started his personal brand: KAWS.

II. Style and artwork:

Coming from street art, KAWS's creations don't just stop on billboards on New York Avenue. In 1999, KAWS made its first trip, traveling thousands of miles to Tokyo, Japan. In the same year, KAWS released the model 'The Companion', 4.6m high, produced by the Bounty Hunter brand. “This model is inspired by the works of Claes Oldenberg, a famous American sculptor,” he revealed.

As soon as it was released, the image of Companion quickly attracted the attention of the media and the public. This is a solid momentum for Kaws to continue to publish and display Companion and other works in many major cities around the world such as New York, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, etc.

More and more KAWS artworks are becoming more and more famous and are seen as an indispensable piece of popular culture. Thanks to a unique and different creative style, KAWS has gradually grown beyond street art to become a design master in the fashion and entertainment world.

The popularity of KAWS may lead many to question: Why are people so crazy about KAWS-related products? Can anyone buy KAWS, or is it just a character tagged with “limited edition” to push the price up to absurd heights like sneakers or other fashion products?

Since 2004, KAWS has appeared in numerous collaborations with hip-hop artists. Notable works include Kanye West's 8o8s and Heartbreaks album covers, shoe designs for Nike and Marc Jacobs, collaborations with fashion brands such as A Bathing Ape, Comme Des Garcons, Undercover and Vans, etc. , there are also designs combined with characters such as The Smurfs, Snoopy, Mickey, … and many other characters.

''STORY ABOUT KAWS''

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