Title: Attributed KAWS Paint Print – Multicolored “Team Hands” Composition

Description:
A vibrant and emotionally charged paint print offered as attributed to (or after) KAWS, featuring a dynamic arrangement of multicolored hands stacked together in a gesture symbolizing unity, teamwork, and collective strength. Executed with the bold contours, flat color fields, and unmistakable graphic precision widely associated with the KAWS aesthetic, the work offers a powerful visual metaphor for shared purpose and human connection.

The hands—rendered in a palette that showcases KAWS’s mastery of color harmony—evoke both the artist’s celebrated cartoon-inspired style and his deeper exploration of interpersonal dynamics. Despite the simplicity of form, the composition conveys a strong sense of solidarity, echoing larger themes in KAWS’s body of work: identity, community, emotional interdependence, and the tension between individuality and collective experience.

Artist Context & Significance:
KAWS is internationally known for his cast of stylized characters, including “Companion,” “Chum,” “Accomplice,” and “Bendy.” These figures—often marked by exaggerated proportions and the iconic X-eyes—are used to comment on isolation, contemporary identity, and the evolving relationship between fine art and consumer culture. This hand?stack motif fits seamlessly within those themes, embodying cooperation and mutual support in an era often defined by fragmentation. It resonates with collectors who appreciate emotionally expressive imagery combined with sleek, pop?influenced aesthetics.

Dimensions:
Page: approx. 16.5 x 11.75 inches
Art: approx. 11.75 x 8.5 inches

Back Details:
Reverse bears the inscription “Kaws ’16” accompanied by a classic hand?drawn doodle of the Gumby?like creature known as “Bendy,” complete with X-eyes and a small mouth—an iconic motif treasured by fans of the artist’s graphic universe. Offered strictly as attributed to or after the named artist per consignment protocol.

Framing:
Professionally framed in a custom-designed presentation that enhances the layered colors and bold silhouettes. Ready for immediate installation in contemporary homes, art collections, commercial spaces, or galleries seeking standout visual impact.

Historical & Cultural Resonance:
KAWS has played a pivotal role in shaping 21st-century visual culture by merging street sensibilities, pop art lineage, and collectible design. Works with symbolic gesture-based imagery—particularly those emphasizing unity and collaboration—are highly sought after for their emotional universality and ability to bridge fine art with mass appeal. This piece captures that intersection beautifully, embodying the modern desire for connection in a media-saturated world.

Key Features & Selling Points:
• Vibrant multicolored hands symbolizing teamwork and unity
• Strong graphic presence with clean outlines and bold visual rhythm
• Reverse signed “Kaws ’16” with signature “Bendy” doodle
• Page: 16.5 x 11.75 in; Art: 11.75 x 8.5 in
• Offered as attributed to / after KAWS
• Custom frame included; display-ready
• Private South American consignment

Condition:
Page in excellent overall condition with vivid colors and clean edges. Custom frame in very good condition. Ready to hang.

Auction Estimate:
• Low Estimate: $12,500
• High Estimate: $25,000

Provenance:
Private consignor from South America. Offered as attributed to / after the named artist.

Collector’s Note:

Good