
KAWS
Good Intentions, 2021
Walnut wood
15 1/2 x 8 x 8 in
39.4 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm
39.4 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm
Edition of 100 + 20 APs
Series: Sculptures
Copyright The Artist
Good Intentions, a poignant wooden sculpture crafted by the renowned artist KAWS in 2021, encapsulates a profound narrative of protection, companionship, and perception. The sculpture is of a full-sized COMPANION...
Good Intentions, a poignant wooden sculpture crafted by the renowned artist KAWS in 2021, encapsulates a profound narrative of protection, companionship, and perception. The sculpture is of a full-sized COMPANION figure, sheltering a child-sized COMPANION beside its arms.
The sculpture's contrasting shades of dark and light wood lend it a sense of depth and resonance, symbolizing the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Upon closer inspection, the smaller COMPANION's expression reveals a nuanced duality—it can appear either curious or fearful, depending on the viewer's perspective.
This interplay of scale and emotion invites viewers to engage with the sculpture on multiple levels, prompting introspection and empathy. As the larger COMPANION envelops the smaller one in a gesture of protection, a profound sense of tenderness and vulnerability emerges, underscoring the universal human experience of seeking refuge and connection.
Good Intentions serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in a world marked by uncertainty and division. Through his masterful craftsmanship, KAWS invites us to contemplate the true meaning of companionship and the inherent goodness that lies within acts of kindness and compassion.
The sculpture's contrasting shades of dark and light wood lend it a sense of depth and resonance, symbolizing the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Upon closer inspection, the smaller COMPANION's expression reveals a nuanced duality—it can appear either curious or fearful, depending on the viewer's perspective.
This interplay of scale and emotion invites viewers to engage with the sculpture on multiple levels, prompting introspection and empathy. As the larger COMPANION envelops the smaller one in a gesture of protection, a profound sense of tenderness and vulnerability emerges, underscoring the universal human experience of seeking refuge and connection.
Good Intentions serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in a world marked by uncertainty and division. Through his masterful craftsmanship, KAWS invites us to contemplate the true meaning of companionship and the inherent goodness that lies within acts of kindness and compassion.
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