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Kaws, You Should Know I Know, 2015

Kaws

You Should Know I Know, 2015
Screen print
37 x 32 in
94 x 81.3 cm
Edition of 250
Series: Other Editions
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KAWS' You Should Know I Know stands as a bold testament to the artist's mastery of blending influences from Pop Art, Cubism, and the counterculture of cartoons. This striking screen...
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KAWS' You Should Know I Know stands as a bold testament to the artist's mastery of blending influences from Pop Art, Cubism, and the counterculture of cartoons. This striking screen print demands attention with its vibrant mix of colors and a composition that is both arresting and disquieting.


At the heart of the piece lies a mangled cartoon character, its features distorted into a surreal amalgamation of nose, teeth, and tongue. Despite the chaos, the viewer is drawn inexorably to meet the gaze of this enigmatic figure, its identity rendered unrecognizable yet strangely compelling.


Set against a backdrop reminiscent of pastoral scenes, the juxtaposition of the whimsical and the disconcerting is starkly evident. The character appears as if pressed up against an invisible barrier, its flattened form creating the illusion of confinement against a pane of glass.


However, it is the bold red crossed-out eye that commands our attention, its piercing gaze seeming to penetrate the very fabric of reality. Framed by a striking blue X, it serves as a focal point—a bullseye target for our curiosity and contemplation.


You Should Know I Know is more than just a visual feast; it is a reflection of our complex relationship with contemporary culture, inviting us to ponder the layers of meaning hidden beneath its surface. With each viewing, new nuances emerge, further cementing KAWS' reputation as a visionary artist at the forefront of modern expression.

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