Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown)
by KAWS
Year: 2009
Medium: Sculpture, Painted cast vinyl
Size: 50 X 22 X 14″ in
Edition of 100
Expanding KAWS’ iconic Companion figure into a powerful sculptural statement, Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) (2009) is a painted cast vinyl sculpture measuring 50 × 22 × 14 inches, issued in a limited edition of 100. The work reveals the artist’s fascination with anatomy, vulnerability, and contemporary identity through a distinctive dissected form. Its rare edition, sculptural impact, and recognised provenance make it a highly sought-after addition for discerning collectors of contemporary art.
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Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) is a landmark sculpture from KAWS’ acclaimed Companion series, revealing the artist’s fascination with identity, emotion, and the human form. First introduced through KAWS’ gallery and studio practice, the work was created as a fine art sculpture rather than a street graffiti piece. Although KAWS’ early career was shaped by public interventions, Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) required the precision, scale, and craftsmanship of a controlled studio environment.
The dissected presentation exposes the interior structure of the iconic Companion figure, transforming a familiar character into a powerful reflection on vulnerability and self-examination. The brown finish creates a sense of warmth and familiarity, while the cutaway form explores themes of emotional transparency, mortality, and the hidden aspects of identity. By revealing what is normally concealed, KAWS challenges viewers to reconsider the relationship between appearance and reality.
Collectors consider Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) one of the most important sculptural works in KAWS’ career. Its limited production, museum-level significance, and position within the influential Companion series make it highly desirable among serious contemporary art collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view this sculpture as a defining moment in KAWS’ evolution from street culture to global fine art. Related to OriginalFake Companion, Chum, BFF, and later Companion editions, it represents the artist’s ability to transform a recognizable character into a profound contemporary statement.
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Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown)
by KAWS
Year: 2009
Medium: Sculpture, Painted cast vinyl
Size: 50 X 22 X 14″ in
Edition of 100
Expanding KAWS’ iconic Companion figure into a powerful sculptural statement, Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) (2009) is a painted cast vinyl sculpture measuring 50 × 22 × 14 inches, issued in a limited edition of 100. The work reveals the artist’s fascination with anatomy, vulnerability, and contemporary identity through a distinctive dissected form. Its rare edition, sculptural impact, and recognised provenance make it a highly sought-after addition for discerning collectors of contemporary art.
Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) is a landmark sculpture from KAWS’ acclaimed Companion series, revealing the artist’s fascination with identity, emotion, and the human form. First introduced through KAWS’ gallery and studio practice, the work was created as a fine art sculpture rather than a street graffiti piece. Although KAWS’ early career was shaped by public interventions, Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) required the precision, scale, and craftsmanship of a controlled studio environment.
The dissected presentation exposes the interior structure of the iconic Companion figure, transforming a familiar character into a powerful reflection on vulnerability and self-examination. The brown finish creates a sense of warmth and familiarity, while the cutaway form explores themes of emotional transparency, mortality, and the hidden aspects of identity. By revealing what is normally concealed, KAWS challenges viewers to reconsider the relationship between appearance and reality.
Collectors consider Four Foot Dissected Companion (Brown) one of the most important sculptural works in KAWS’ career. Its limited production, museum-level significance, and position within the influential Companion series make it highly desirable among serious contemporary art collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view this sculpture as a defining moment in KAWS’ evolution from street culture to global fine art. Related to OriginalFake Companion, Chum, BFF, and later Companion editions, it represents the artist’s ability to transform a recognizable character into a profound contemporary statement.