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KAWS — Alone Again
KAWS

Alone Again

This striking screenprint presents KAWS' signature visual language at monumental scale, combining his characteristic cartoonish figures with a melancholic emotional resonance that defines much of his recent practice. Created in 2018 as part of the "Lost Time, Alone Again, and Far Far Down" portfolio, the work features the artist's iconic abstracted characters rendered in bold, carefully orchestrated color relationships that oscillate between warmth and coolness. The composition employs negative space with deliberate restraint, allowing the simplified forms to command attention while suggesting psychological depth and introspection. At 32 by 53 1/4 inches, the generous scale transforms what might otherwise read as a cartoon-like image into a contemplative statement about isolation and emotional complexity in contemporary life. As a signed screenprint from an edition of 100, this work represents the intersection of fine art practice and accessible production methods that have become hallmarks of KAWS' career. The technique allows for precise color registration and a luminous quality that distinguishes screenprinting from other reproductive processes. Collectors have consistently recognized KAWS' portfolio works as significant moments in his artistic development, particularly those from 2018 that demonstrate his refined approach to composition and emotional narrative. This piece exemplifies why the artist's work continues to resonate across multiple collecting constituencies, bridging the gap between street art origins and gallery-based critical consideration while maintaining an irreducible visual directness.

Medium
KAWS, Alone Again, 2018 Lost Time, Alone Again, and Far Far Down Portfolio, 2018, Signed, Screenprint in colors on wove paper, Edition 100, 32" x 53 1/4" Sheet Size, 32" x 53 1/4" Image Size

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KAWS, Alone Again

This striking screenprint presents KAWS' signature visual language at monumental scale, combining his characteristic cartoonish figures with a melancholic emotional resonance that defines much of his recent practice. Created in 2018 as part of the "Lost Time, Alone Again, and Far Far Down" portfolio, the work features the artist's iconic abstracted characters rendered in bold, carefully orchestrated color relationships that oscillate between warmth and coolness. The composition employs negative space with deliberate restraint, allowing the simplified forms to command attention while suggesting psychological depth and introspection. At 32 by 53 1/4 inches, the generous scale transforms what might otherwise read as a cartoon-like image into a contemplative statement about isolation and emotional complexity in contemporary life. As a signed screenprint from an edition of 100, this work represents the intersection of fine art practice and accessible production methods that have become hallmarks of KAWS' career. The technique allows for precise color registration and a luminous quality that distinguishes screenprinting from other reproductive processes. Collectors have consistently recognized KAWS' portfolio works as significant moments in his artistic development, particularly those from 2018 that demonstrate his refined approach to composition and emotional narrative. This piece exemplifies why the artist's work continues to resonate across multiple collecting constituencies, bridging the gap between street art origins and gallery-based critical consideration while maintaining an irreducible visual directness.

Medium
KAWS, Alone Again, 2018 Lost Time, Alone Again, and Far Far Down Portfolio, 2018, Signed, Screenprint in colors on wove paper, Edition 100, 32" x 53 1/4" Sheet Size, 32" x 53 1/4" Image Size
Seen at
Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C., United States

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery