Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes)
by KAWS
Year: 2004
Medium: Painted Cast Vinyl
Size: 15 x 6.5 Inches
Edition of 500
Stamped on the underside of the foot
A notable early collectible from KAWS’ evolving Companion series, Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes) (2004) is a painted cast vinyl sculpture measuring 15 × 6.5 inches, issued in an edition of 500 and stamped beneath the foot for authenticity. The work introduces playful innovation through its luminous finish, while exploring themes of identity and pop-cultural transformation. Its authenticated details and historical significance enhance its appeal among collectors.
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Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes) is a distinctive work from KAWS’ celebrated Companion series, combining the artist’s emotional storytelling with an innovative collectible finish. First released through KAWS’ studio and gallery edition practice, the work was created as a fine art sculpture rather than a street graffiti piece. While KAWS’ early career was shaped by public interventions, this edition reflects his mature period of experimentation with materials, presentation, and collectible design.
The glowing surface and striking blue eyes give the familiar Companion a renewed presence, creating a dialogue between memory, nostalgia, and transformation. The work suggests themes of endurance, emotional connection, and the passage of time, while the illuminated details introduce a sense of hidden energy beneath the character’s quiet exterior. KAWS turns a recognizable figure into a symbol of reflection and personal experience.
Collectors consider Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes) a highly desirable work due to its limited availability, unique technical qualities, and place within the evolution of the iconic Companion character. Its rarity and crossover appeal continue to drive strong demand among global collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view this sculpture as a standout example of KAWS’ ability to reinvent his signature language. Related to Five Years Later Companion, Four Foot Companion, and Dissected Companion, it captures the artist’s influential period of expanding collectible sculpture into a major contemporary art category.
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Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes)
by KAWS
Year: 2004
Medium: Painted Cast Vinyl
Size: 15 x 6.5 Inches
Edition of 500
A notable early collectible from KAWS’ evolving Companion series, Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes) (2004) is a painted cast vinyl sculpture measuring 15 × 6.5 inches, issued in an edition of 500 and stamped beneath the foot for authenticity. The work introduces playful innovation through its luminous finish, while exploring themes of identity and pop-cultural transformation. Its authenticated details and historical significance enhance its appeal among collectors.
Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes) is a distinctive work from KAWS’ celebrated Companion series, combining the artist’s emotional storytelling with an innovative collectible finish. First released through KAWS’ studio and gallery edition practice, the work was created as a fine art sculpture rather than a street graffiti piece. While KAWS’ early career was shaped by public interventions, this edition reflects his mature period of experimentation with materials, presentation, and collectible design.
The glowing surface and striking blue eyes give the familiar Companion a renewed presence, creating a dialogue between memory, nostalgia, and transformation. The work suggests themes of endurance, emotional connection, and the passage of time, while the illuminated details introduce a sense of hidden energy beneath the character’s quiet exterior. KAWS turns a recognizable figure into a symbol of reflection and personal experience.
Collectors consider Five Years Later Companion Glow In The Dark (Blue Eyes) a highly desirable work due to its limited availability, unique technical qualities, and place within the evolution of the iconic Companion character. Its rarity and crossover appeal continue to drive strong demand among global collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view this sculpture as a standout example of KAWS’ ability to reinvent his signature language. Related to Five Years Later Companion, Four Foot Companion, and Dissected Companion, it captures the artist’s influential period of expanding collectible sculpture into a major contemporary art category.