In URGE (3), KAWS brings his CHUM character to life with bold color and his signature “X” motif—because nothing says existential crisis like cartoon eyes that never open. A riff on the Michelin Man, CHUM’s rounded form is both soft and unsettling, caught somewhere between joy and mild panic (relatable, right?). The ever-present “X” over the eyes and hands isn’t just for style—it strips away identity, making CHUM both universal and oddly human. As KAWS puts it, “I find that the work communicates a feeling that people can relate to—whether it’s loneliness, happiness, or frustration.”
One of ten color variations in the series, this silkscreen print pulses with KAWS’ signature blend of pop culture, nostalgia, and contemporary cool. Whether you see it as playful, melancholic, or just really good eye candy, URGE (3) proves that even cartoon characters have feelings.
KAWS (AKA Brian Donnelly, b. 1974)
Urge (3), 2020
Silkscreen Print on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP hi-white Paper
17 × 12 3/5 in (43.2 × 32 cm)
Signed and numbered edition of 250
PRICE: on request
