KAWS Money Statue

This sculpture is an innovative extension of KAWS’s classic Companion series, showing the artist’s profound reflection and satire on consumerism in modern society. The action of holding the yellow “dollar bill” symbolizes the obsession with the pursuit of wealth, while revealing the contradictory relationship between money and emotional emptiness. The matte black body forms a strong contrast with the bright yellow banknotes, attracting the audience’s attention to the core meaning of the theme of money. The KAWS Money Statue for sale continues KAWS’s iconic X-eyes, bone-shaped ears and rounded shape. This symbolic design not only continues the artist’s unique style, but also enhances its visual recognition.

1. Why is Brian Donnelly called KAWS?
2. What does the X mean in KAWS?
3. What does the motion of “counting money” symbolize in KAWS’ artwork?
4. Description of this KAWS Money Statue.
5. The production process of making KAWS Money Statue.
6. Showcase of additional sculptures by Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS.

1. Why is Brian Donnelly called KAWS?

KAWS is Brian Donnelly’s artist pseudonym, which comes from his iconic signature in his early graffiti works. In street graffiti culture, artists usually choose a unique label for themselves, and “KAWS” has no special meaning, simply because he feels that the combination of the letters K, A, W and S is very visually harmonious and attractive. This simple, easy-to-remember name later became an important symbol of his artistic career.

2. What does the X mean in KAWS?

“X” is KAWS’s iconic element, which first appeared in his street graffiti that modified advertising posters to replace the eyes of the original image. It symbolizes the “closure” or “end” of an emotion, and also expresses a critical attitude towards modern society. In his works, X eyes often convey loneliness, alienation, or the lack of inner emotions, which makes his character image both friendly and meaningful, and becomes an important symbol of KAWS’s artistic language.

3. What does the motion of “counting money” symbolize in KAWS’ artwork?

In KAWS’s work, the action of “counting money” symbolizes a critique of modern consumerism and material worship. This action satirizes the excessive pursuit of wealth and material things through simple and dramatic expression. At the same time, it also metaphorically represents the dominance of money in modern society and its erosion of human relationships and emotions. This design makes people reflect that although money can bring material satisfaction, it may not be able to fill the spiritual emptiness, further emphasizing his deep insight into social phenomena.

4. Description of this KAWS Money Statue.

This KAWS Companion Statue is made of fiberglass and is matte black as a whole, showing KAWS’s iconic Companion image. The head of the KAWS Money Statue is a classic round design, with “bone-shaped ears” and X-shaped eyes that convey a unique cartoon and surreal style, creating an atmosphere of loneliness and emotional alienation. The figure’s hands are tightly holding a stack of yellow “dollar bills”, with exquisite details and smooth and natural movements, as if counting money. The bright yellow bills form a strong contrast with the dark main body, becoming the visual focus and strengthening the expression of the theme of money.

5. The production process of making KAWS Money Statue.

Below are pictures of the making process of the KAWS Money Statue. You can understand the making process simply and clearly.

6. Showcase of additional sculptures by Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS.

Here are other KAWS sculptures by Brian Donnelly. If you’re interested in any of these remarkable pieces, Arturban offers custom services to bring these unique sculptures into your space. Feel free to contact us for more details or to inquire about purchasing or customization options.