Bidspirit auction | KAWS (B. 1974), URGE NO.

KAWS (B. 1974), URGE NO. 8 AND URGE NO. 9, 2021, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS - KAWS (B. 1974), URGE NO. 8 AND URGE NO. 9, 2021, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Dimensions: Each panel size: 53 x 41 cm. All measured values are approximate. Signature: KAWS Description: A vibrant paired composition by KAWS, presented as a diptych and closely aligned with the artist's highly recognizable visual language. Each canvas features a tightly cropped view of an abstracted cartoon-like figure constructed through bold contour lines, dense cross-hatched markings, and the signature X-shaped eyes associated with KAWS's imagery. The left panel is centered on a pale green face surrounded by overlapping glove-like forms in olive, red, tan, and off-white, while the right panel presents a related close-up in yellow-green tones, animated by surrounding forms in light blue, pink, olive, and deep blue. Together, the two works create a balanced visual dialogue, with their mirrored compositions and contrasting color relationships reinforcing their intended presentation as a unified set. The surfaces are defined by strong graphic energy, with the artist's familiar blend of pop-inspired figuration, cartoon reduction, and expressive linear texture. The reverse of each canvas bears a handwritten inscription and a gallery label identifying the works respectively as Urge No. 8 and Urge No. 9, further supporting their presentation as a coordinated pair. As a double-panel work, the lot carries the added appeal of continuity, with each image functioning independently while also forming part of a larger visual statement characteristic of KAWS's later painted compositions.