Tension 6
Tension 6
Signed Print
KAWS
£4,000-£6,000 VALUE (EST.)
$7,500-$11,000 VALUE (EST.)
$6,500-$10,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥35,000-¥50,000 VALUE (EST.)
€4,550-€7,000 VALUE (EST.)
$40,000-$60,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥650,000-¥970,000 VALUE (EST.)
$4,950-$7,500 VALUE (EST.)
This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
Screenprint, 2019
Signed Print Edition of 100
H 89cm x W 58cm
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | Wright - United States | Tension 6 - Signed Print | |||
| July 2022 | Christie's New York - United States | Tension 6 - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Tension 6 is a signed screen print on Saunders Waterford paper made by the ground-breaking American artist and designer, KAWS in 2019. The print shows an exciting composition of graffiti inspired shapes rendered in bold colours which capture the essence of KAWS’ distinct artistic style. A splash of red dominates the centre of the composition, obscuring a large turquoise cross which is a trademark feature of KAWS’ visual language.
The print can be seen alongside nine other prints which compose the Tension collection. In this collection, KAWS privileges a more abstract style, harking back to his street art origins. The collection differs from many of KAWS’ other collections, such as No Reply and Blame Game, which feature cartoon characters, a signature element of KAWS’ artistic practice.
KAWS’ artistic origins in graffiti and street art mean he is often 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. KAWS aligns himself with a tradition of artists who believe art is for the people rather than an art world elite and his use of vibrant colours and the screen printing technique exemplify this desire to make art for the masses.
