kaws hong kong holiday plush set of 3 (2019) brings together three versions of kaws’ instantly recognisable companion figure in brown, grey and black. released as part of the artist’s holiday project, the limited edition set translates kaws’ familiar visual language into collectible plush objects while retaining the crossed-out eyes and distinctive xx motif that have become synonymous with the artist.
kaws has an extraordinary ability to transform his characters into objects that sit somewhere between contemporary art, popular culture and collectible design. hong kong holiday is a particularly appealing example, presenting the companion figure in a format that feels immediately accessible while still carrying the visual identity of kaws’ wider practice.
released in 2019 as a limited edition of 2,000 sets, the hong kong edition forms part of kaws’ celebrated holiday project, which has seen companion appear in monumental sculptures and editions around the world. here, the familiar figure is reduced to a highly collectible plush format, while the scale and simplicity give the character an appealing sense of personality.
what particularly appeals to me about this set is the way kaws manages to make something immediately accessible while retaining the visual language and cultural significance of his wider practice. the three figures work particularly well together, with the subtle variation in colour giving the set a strong presence as a collection rather than simply three individual objects.
for me, the appeal is also in the completeness of the set. the brown, grey and black companions are designed to sit together, and seeing all three as a group makes the colour variations part of the work rather than simply different versions of the same object.
kaws has developed an internationally recognised practice that brings together fine art, popular culture, street art and commercial design. his companion and chum characters have become distinctive icons of contemporary culture, while his limited editions, sculptures and collectible objects have established a significant international following among collectors.
this complete hong kong holiday plush set is presented in mint condition and is accompanied by its numbered authenticity card, original packaging and tags.
collection: luck 03
title: hong kong holiday plush set of 3
year: 2019
medium: polyester plush × 3
dimensions: 51 × 10 × 7.5 cm each
edition: edition of 2,000
set: complete set of three — brown, grey and black
authentication: accompanied by numbered authenticity card
packaging: original packaging and tags
condition: mint
delivery
complimentary personal delivery is available within brighton & hove. for uk and international orders, we arrange appropriate specialist art delivery and can provide fully insured, tracked delivery where required.
delivery is additional to the artwork price.
please contact us for a quotation before purchasing.
kaws hong kong holiday plush set of 3 (2019) brings together three versions of kaws’ instantly recognisable companion figure in brown, grey and black. released as part of the artist’s holiday project, the limited edition set translates kaws’ familiar visual language into collectible plush objects while retaining the crossed-out eyes and distinctive xx motif that have become synonymous with the artist.
kaws has an extraordinary ability to transform his characters into objects that sit somewhere between contemporary art, popular culture and collectible design. hong kong holiday is a particularly appealing example, presenting the companion figure in a format that feels immediately accessible while still carrying the visual identity of kaws’ wider practice.
released in 2019 as a limited edition of 2,000 sets, the hong kong edition forms part of kaws’ celebrated holiday project, which has seen companion appear in monumental sculptures and editions around the world. here, the familiar figure is reduced to a highly collectible plush format, while the scale and simplicity give the character an appealing sense of personality.
what particularly appeals to me about this set is the way kaws manages to make something immediately accessible while retaining the visual language and cultural significance of his wider practice. the three figures work particularly well together, with the subtle variation in colour giving the set a strong presence as a collection rather than simply three individual objects.
for me, the appeal is also in the completeness of the set. the brown, grey and black companions are designed to sit together, and seeing all three as a group makes the colour variations part of the work rather than simply different versions of the same object.
kaws has developed an internationally recognised practice that brings together fine art, popular culture, street art and commercial design. his companion and chum characters have become distinctive icons of contemporary culture, while his limited editions, sculptures and collectible objects have established a significant international following among collectors.
this complete hong kong holiday plush set is presented in mint condition and is accompanied by its numbered authenticity card, original packaging and tags.
collection: luck 03
title: hong kong holiday plush set of 3
year: 2019
medium: polyester plush × 3
dimensions: 51 × 10 × 7.5 cm each
edition: edition of 2,000
set: complete set of three — brown, grey and black
authentication: accompanied by numbered authenticity card
packaging: original packaging and tags
condition: mint
delivery
complimentary personal delivery is available within brighton & hove. for uk and international orders, we arrange appropriate specialist art delivery and can provide fully insured, tracked delivery where required.
delivery is additional to the artwork price.
please contact us for a quotation before purchasing.
