Ankle Bracelet
by KAWS
Year: 2017
Medium: Silkscreen on paper
Size: 58 × 58 in (147.3 × 147.3 cm)
Edition of 50
Presented as a striking example of KAWS’ graphic precision, Ankle Bracelet (2017) is a silkscreen on paper measuring 58 × 58 inches (147.3 × 147.3 cm), released in a limited edition of 50. The work reflects the artist’s refined approach to contemporary iconography, blending bold imagery with themes of connection, identity, and visual symbolism. Its scarce edition, accomplished print quality, and strong provenance appeal make it a desirable acquisition for collectors of contemporary art.
Ankle Bracelet is a distinctive work from KAWS’ exploration of collectible objects, character design, and contemporary culture. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery practice, the piece was created as a fine art collectible rather than a street graffiti artwork. While KAWS built his early reputation through public interventions and altered advertisements, Ankle Bracelet reflects his later period of expanding his visual language into sculptural editions and design-focused works.
The artwork transforms a familiar fashion accessory into a piece of contemporary art, blending KAWS’ playful aesthetic with themes of identity, personal expression, and cultural symbolism. The bracelet format creates a connection between wearable design and collectible sculpture, reflecting the artist’s interest in how everyday objects can carry emotional and social meaning. Through his signature approach, KAWS turns a simple object into a statement about style, individuality, and the relationship between art and popular culture.
Collectors value Ankle Bracelet for its unique place within KAWS’ broader body of collectible works. Its limited availability, crossover appeal between art and design, and connection to the artist’s recognizable aesthetic contribute to strong collector interest.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view Ankle Bracelet as an important example of KAWS’ multidisciplinary practice. Related to his Companion, Chum, and collectible object editions, it highlights the artist’s ability to transform everyday references into highly desirable contemporary artworks.
KAWS, born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City in 1974, has become one of contemporary art’s most recognisable figures by moving between street art, fine art, fashion, and design. After studying illustration at New York’s School of Visual Arts, he worked in animation while developing a graffiti practice that soon evolved into a distinctive artistic language.
His iconic characters, including Companion, BFF, Chum, and Accomplice, blend cartoon-inspired forms with X-shaped eyes and expressive gestures. Beneath their playful appearance, KAWS explores isolation, friendship, consumer culture, and human connection. These figures have appeared across paintings, sculptures, drawings, vinyl editions, and public works, creating a visual identity that is instantly recognisable.
Collaboration became a defining part of his career. Partnerships with Medicom Toy, Uniqlo, Nike, Dior, Supreme, and other global names helped blur the boundaries between contemporary art, fashion, product design, and popular culture. His Tokyo label, OriginalFake, strengthened this crossover during the 2000s. Even today, KAWS’ approach to collaboration shows how art can move naturally between galleries, retail spaces, and everyday life.
KAWS has exhibited internationally at major museums and institutions, presenting paintings, sculptures, drawings, and collectibles to audiences far beyond the traditional gallery system. His ability to pair accessibility with artistic ambition has made him a defining figure in 21st-century visual culture. This wide reach also helps explain why KAWS has become so famous.
His influence extends into the global art market, where scarcity, edition size, provenance, condition, and cultural significance can affect value. For anyone considering investing in KAWS art, understanding the factors behind his investment market and the prices achieved at auction offers useful context for evaluating his enduring position in contemporary art.
More KAWS Works to Explore
Ankle Bracelet
by KAWS
Year: 2017
Medium: Silkscreen on paper
Size: 58 × 58 in (147.3 × 147.3 cm)
Edition of 50
Presented as a striking example of KAWS’ graphic precision, Ankle Bracelet (2017) is a silkscreen on paper measuring 58 × 58 inches (147.3 × 147.3 cm), released in a limited edition of 50. The work reflects the artist’s refined approach to contemporary iconography, blending bold imagery with themes of connection, identity, and visual symbolism. Its scarce edition, accomplished print quality, and strong provenance appeal make it a desirable acquisition for collectors of contemporary art.
Ankle Bracelet is a distinctive work from KAWS’ exploration of collectible objects, character design, and contemporary culture. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery practice, the piece was created as a fine art collectible rather than a street graffiti artwork. While KAWS built his early reputation through public interventions and altered advertisements, Ankle Bracelet reflects his later period of expanding his visual language into sculptural editions and design-focused works.
The artwork transforms a familiar fashion accessory into a piece of contemporary art, blending KAWS’ playful aesthetic with themes of identity, personal expression, and cultural symbolism. The bracelet format creates a connection between wearable design and collectible sculpture, reflecting the artist’s interest in how everyday objects can carry emotional and social meaning. Through his signature approach, KAWS turns a simple object into a statement about style, individuality, and the relationship between art and popular culture.
Collectors value Ankle Bracelet for its unique place within KAWS’ broader body of collectible works. Its limited availability, crossover appeal between art and design, and connection to the artist’s recognizable aesthetic contribute to strong collector interest.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view Ankle Bracelet as an important example of KAWS’ multidisciplinary practice. Related to his Companion, Chum, and collectible object editions, it highlights the artist’s ability to transform everyday references into highly desirable contemporary artworks.
KAWS, born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City in 1974, has become one of contemporary art’s most recognisable figures by moving between street art, fine art, fashion, and design. After studying illustration at New York’s School of Visual Arts, he worked in animation while developing a graffiti practice that soon evolved into a distinctive artistic language.
His iconic characters, including Companion, BFF, Chum, and Accomplice, blend cartoon-inspired forms with X-shaped eyes and expressive gestures. Beneath their playful appearance, KAWS explores isolation, friendship, consumer culture, and human connection. These figures have appeared across paintings, sculptures, drawings, vinyl editions, and public works, creating a visual identity that is instantly recognisable.
Collaboration became a defining part of his career. Partnerships with Medicom Toy, Uniqlo, Nike, Dior, Supreme, and other global names helped blur the boundaries between contemporary art, fashion, product design, and popular culture. His Tokyo label, OriginalFake, strengthened this crossover during the 2000s. Even today, KAWS’ approach to collaboration shows how art can move naturally between galleries, retail spaces, and everyday life.
KAWS has exhibited internationally at major museums and institutions, presenting paintings, sculptures, drawings, and collectibles to audiences far beyond the traditional gallery system. His ability to pair accessibility with artistic ambition has made him a defining figure in 21st-century visual culture. This wide reach also helps explain why KAWS has become so famous.
His influence extends into the global art market, where scarcity, edition size, provenance, condition, and cultural significance can affect value. For anyone considering investing in KAWS art, understanding the factors behind his investment market and the prices achieved at auction offers useful context for evaluating his enduring position in contemporary art.