Ups And Downs
by KAWS
Year: 2013
Medium: The complete set of 10 screenprints in colors, on Saunders Waterford High White paper
Size: 35 × 23 in (each) (88.9 × 58.4 cm)
Edition of 100 plus 20 artist’s proofs
Comprising a complete suite of ten color screenprints, KAWS’ Ups And Downs (2013) is executed on Saunders Waterford High White paper, each measuring 35 × 23 inches (88.9 × 58.4 cm), from an edition of 100 plus 20 artist’s proofs. The series showcases the artist’s mastery of sequential imagery and contemporary symbolism, exploring emotion and visual rhythm. Its complete format, limited availability, and documented edition make it a prestigious collector acquisition.
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Ups and Downs is a compelling work from KAWS’ mature artistic practice, reflecting the artist’s ongoing exploration of emotion, balance, and the challenges of modern life. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery practice, the work was created as a fine art piece rather than a street graffiti intervention. While KAWS’ early career was shaped by public art and altered advertisements, Ups and Downs represents his evolution into a globally recognized contemporary artist working through sculpture, painting, and limited editions.
The title suggests movement between success and struggle, creating a visual conversation about uncertainty, resilience, and human experience. Through KAWS’ signature characters and simplified forms, the artwork transforms familiar imagery into a reflection on emotional highs and lows. The piece explores themes of vulnerability, perseverance, nostalgia, and the complexity of personal journeys while maintaining the approachable quality that defines KAWS’ work.
Collectors value Ups and Downs for its emotional depth and its connection to KAWS’ expanding body of character-based works. Its rarity, limited availability, and strong international demand continue to enhance its significance within the contemporary art market.
At ArtLife Gallery, we see Ups and Downs as a meaningful expression of KAWS’ artistic development. Related to Companion, Separated, Lost Time, and Tension, it reflects the artist’s ability to turn universal emotions into highly collectible contemporary artworks with lasting cultural impact.
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Ups And Downs
by KAWS
Year: 2013
Medium: The complete set of 10 screenprints in colors, on Saunders Waterford High White paper
Size: 35 × 23 in (each) (88.9 × 58.4 cm)
Edition of 100 plus 20 artist’s proofs
Comprising a complete suite of ten color screenprints, KAWS’ Ups And Downs (2013) is executed on Saunders Waterford High White paper, each measuring 35 × 23 inches (88.9 × 58.4 cm), from an edition of 100 plus 20 artist’s proofs. The series showcases the artist’s mastery of sequential imagery and contemporary symbolism, exploring emotion and visual rhythm. Its complete format, limited availability, and documented edition make it a prestigious collector acquisition.
Ups and Downs is a compelling work from KAWS’ mature artistic practice, reflecting the artist’s ongoing exploration of emotion, balance, and the challenges of modern life. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery practice, the work was created as a fine art piece rather than a street graffiti intervention. While KAWS’ early career was shaped by public art and altered advertisements, Ups and Downs represents his evolution into a globally recognized contemporary artist working through sculpture, painting, and limited editions.
The title suggests movement between success and struggle, creating a visual conversation about uncertainty, resilience, and human experience. Through KAWS’ signature characters and simplified forms, the artwork transforms familiar imagery into a reflection on emotional highs and lows. The piece explores themes of vulnerability, perseverance, nostalgia, and the complexity of personal journeys while maintaining the approachable quality that defines KAWS’ work.
Collectors value Ups and Downs for its emotional depth and its connection to KAWS’ expanding body of character-based works. Its rarity, limited availability, and strong international demand continue to enhance its significance within the contemporary art market.
At ArtLife Gallery, we see Ups and Downs as a meaningful expression of KAWS’ artistic development. Related to Companion, Separated, Lost Time, and Tension, it reflects the artist’s ability to turn universal emotions into highly collectible contemporary artworks with lasting cultural impact.