Dissected Companion 2006 (Black)
by KAWS
Year: 2006
Medium: Painted Cast Vinyl
Size: 14.75 x 6.25 x 3.25 inches
Edition of 500
An important early example of KAWS’ collectible sculpture practice, Dissected Companion 2006 (Black) (2006) is a painted cast vinyl work measuring 14.75 × 6.25 × 3.25 inches, issued in an edition of 500 and stamped beneath the foot. The piece reimagines the artist’s iconic Companion through a dissected form, exploring themes of identity, emotion, and contemporary culture. Its authenticated stamp, accessible edition size, and lasting significance make it a desirable addition for collectors.
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Dissected Companion 2006 (Black) is a pivotal sculpture from KAWS’ early fine art period, marking an important moment in the artist’s transition from street-based interventions into the global contemporary art market. First introduced through KAWS’ studio practice and gallery exhibitions, the work was created as a sculptural artwork and does not have a street graffiti version. Its complex three-dimensional form and fabrication process required the controlled environment of the studio rather than the public surfaces that defined KAWS’ early graffiti work.
The dissected Companion reveals the internal structure of KAWS’ most iconic character, transforming a familiar figure into a meditation on identity, vulnerability, and human complexity. The black finish gives the sculpture a striking, timeless presence while emphasizing themes of introspection, mortality, and the contrast between external appearance and inner reality.
Collectors consider Dissected Companion 2006 (Black) a historically significant work because it captures KAWS at a crucial stage of artistic evolution. Its rarity, early production date, and importance within the Companion series contribute to strong demand among serious contemporary art collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view this sculpture as a foundational piece in KAWS’ career. Closely related to Four Foot Dissected Companion, Companion, and later sculptural editions, it represents the period when KAWS transformed a street-derived character into a globally recognized symbol of contemporary art.
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Dissected Companion 2006 (Black)
by KAWS
Year: 2006
Medium: Painted Cast Vinyl
Size: 14.75 x 6.25 x 3.25 inches
Edition of 500
An important early example of KAWS’ collectible sculpture practice, Dissected Companion 2006 (Black) (2006) is a painted cast vinyl work measuring 14.75 × 6.25 × 3.25 inches, issued in an edition of 500 and stamped beneath the foot. The piece reimagines the artist’s iconic Companion through a dissected form, exploring themes of identity, emotion, and contemporary culture. Its authenticated stamp, accessible edition size, and lasting significance make it a desirable addition for collectors.
Dissected Companion 2006 (Black) is a pivotal sculpture from KAWS’ early fine art period, marking an important moment in the artist’s transition from street-based interventions into the global contemporary art market. First introduced through KAWS’ studio practice and gallery exhibitions, the work was created as a sculptural artwork and does not have a street graffiti version. Its complex three-dimensional form and fabrication process required the controlled environment of the studio rather than the public surfaces that defined KAWS’ early graffiti work.
The dissected Companion reveals the internal structure of KAWS’ most iconic character, transforming a familiar figure into a meditation on identity, vulnerability, and human complexity. The black finish gives the sculpture a striking, timeless presence while emphasizing themes of introspection, mortality, and the contrast between external appearance and inner reality.
Collectors consider Dissected Companion 2006 (Black) a historically significant work because it captures KAWS at a crucial stage of artistic evolution. Its rarity, early production date, and importance within the Companion series contribute to strong demand among serious contemporary art collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view this sculpture as a foundational piece in KAWS’ career. Closely related to Four Foot Dissected Companion, Companion, and later sculptural editions, it represents the period when KAWS transformed a street-derived character into a globally recognized symbol of contemporary art.