The Companion / Flayed Companion set, released in 2016, offers one of the most intellectually charged dualities within KAWS’ sculptural vocabulary. Presented as paired figures, the classic Companion—recognizable by its rounded forms, gloved hands, and “X” eyes—is juxtaposed with its anatomical counterpart: the Flayed Companion, whose body is dissected to reveal an intricate interior of … Continue reading COMPANIONS, 2016