Dissected Companion Print (Grey)
by KAWS
Year: 2006
Medium: Screenprint on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP High White Paper
Size: 20 × 20 in (50.8 × 50.8 cm)
Edition of 100
Distinguished by its refined monochrome palette, KAWS’ Dissected Companion Print (Grey) (2006) is a screenprint on Saunders Waterford 425gsm HP High White paper, measuring 20 × 20 inches (50.8 × 50.8 cm), from a limited edition of 100. The work expands the artist’s iconic Dissected Companion motif, exploring vulnerability and identity through graphic precision. Its premium paper, scarce edition, and established provenance make it a highly desirable acquisition for discerning contemporary art collectors.
Dissected Companion Print (Grey) is one of KAWS’ most recognizable graphic works, translating his iconic Dissected Companion sculpture into a refined fine art print. First released through the artist’s studio and gallery edition program, the print was created exclusively for collectors and does not have a street graffiti version. While KAWS first gained international attention by altering billboards and bus shelters, this work belongs to his mature printmaking practice, where precision, color control, and limited editions define the finished result.
The grey palette shifts attention to the anatomy of the Companion, revealing its split interior while preserving the character’s emotional presence. The exposed form symbolizes vulnerability, self-examination, and the layers hidden beneath public identity. KAWS combines pop culture references with minimalist composition to create a work that feels both familiar and deeply personal.
Collectors consistently seek Dissected Companion Print (Grey) for its iconic imagery, limited edition status, and strong position within KAWS’ print market. Its enduring demand and broad international appeal make it a cornerstone acquisition for both established and emerging contemporary art collections.
At ArtLife Gallery, we regard this print as an essential expression of KAWS’ visual language. Closely connected to Dissected Companion, Four Foot Companion, Companion Blush, and Five Years Later Companion, it captures the period when KAWS transformed his signature character into one of the defining symbols of contemporary art.
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.
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Dissected Companion Print (Grey)
by KAWS
Year: 2006
Medium: Screenprint on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP High White Paper
Size: 20 × 20 in (50.8 × 50.8 cm)
Edition of 100
Distinguished by its refined monochrome palette, KAWS’ Dissected Companion Print (Grey) (2006) is a screenprint on Saunders Waterford 425gsm HP High White paper, measuring 20 × 20 inches (50.8 × 50.8 cm), from a limited edition of 100. The work expands the artist’s iconic Dissected Companion motif, exploring vulnerability and identity through graphic precision. Its premium paper, scarce edition, and established provenance make it a highly desirable acquisition for discerning contemporary art collectors.
Dissected Companion Print (Grey) is one of KAWS’ most recognizable graphic works, translating his iconic Dissected Companion sculpture into a refined fine art print. First released through the artist’s studio and gallery edition program, the print was created exclusively for collectors and does not have a street graffiti version. While KAWS first gained international attention by altering billboards and bus shelters, this work belongs to his mature printmaking practice, where precision, color control, and limited editions define the finished result.
The grey palette shifts attention to the anatomy of the Companion, revealing its split interior while preserving the character’s emotional presence. The exposed form symbolizes vulnerability, self-examination, and the layers hidden beneath public identity. KAWS combines pop culture references with minimalist composition to create a work that feels both familiar and deeply personal.
Collectors consistently seek Dissected Companion Print (Grey) for its iconic imagery, limited edition status, and strong position within KAWS’ print market. Its enduring demand and broad international appeal make it a cornerstone acquisition for both established and emerging contemporary art collections.
At ArtLife Gallery, we regard this print as an essential expression of KAWS’ visual language. Closely connected to Dissected Companion, Four Foot Companion, Companion Blush, and Five Years Later Companion, it captures the period when KAWS transformed his signature character into one of the defining symbols of contemporary art.
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.