Tuesday, February 17, 2009

KAWS AT HONOR FRASER


Kaws' first ever sole show in Los Angeles is kicking off this Saturday at Honor Fraser.
The Brooklyn-based artist will be presenting new painting and sculptural work in his first solo show in Los Angeles. KAWS’ technique acts as a sieve of modern culture, filtering and re-contextualizing the images and information that he comes in contact with daily. His process is all encompassing, embracing popular culture and the visual landscape of the familiar. The work can be thought of as an overarching brand; however it is also immediate and organic. This energetic immediacy can be felt in the selection of works that he is presenting.
New large paintings included in the exhibition feature his usual cross-section of familiar cultural icons painted with precise execution. The resulting pieces feature the trademark graphic quality inherent in his work. A large life-size Chum acts as a sentry in the space, watching over the works while also playing with scale and proportion.
I hate these early openings, because seem to miss out on them. Looks like I will be hitting the exhibit later on in the week. Stay tuned for photos!

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