Tension 4
Tension 4
Signed Print
KAWS
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Medium: Screenprint
Format: Signed Print
Year: 2019
Size: H 89cm x W 58cm
Edition size: 100
Signed: Yes
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The value of KAWS's Tension 4 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £5,000 to £8,000. This screenprint artwork has only had one sale at auction to date, which took place on 12th October 2022. The hammer price for this sale was £6,761. The average return to the seller was £5,747. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | Wright - United States | Tension 4 - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Tension 4 is a signed screen print on Saunders Waterford paper made by the renowned American artist and designer, KAWS in 2019. In this print, KAWS depicts a unique arrangement of lines and shapes, all rendered in bold and vibrant colours. Pink, purple and turquoise dominate this print, and the diverse arrangement of shapes brings a sense of dynamism to the work, making it an exciting and visually stimulating composition.
The print is part of the Tension collection, a body of ten screen prints, all of which show abstract compositions of brightly coloured graffiti inspired shapes and patterns. The prints in this collection are more abstract than many of the other prints made by the artist, especially those that feature his notable cartoon characters Chum, Bendy, Accomplice and Companion. Despite this, the prints capture the essence of KAWS’ artistic style in a remarkable way, harking back to his roots in graffiti and street culture.
KAWS’ artistic origins in graffiti and street art have often led him to be compared to Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, two leading 20th century artists who emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the 1980s. The artist has also been compared to Andy Warhol, the father of the Pop Art movement, due to his affinity with the screen printing technique and interest in cartoons and popular culture.
