I love the fact that when you say Kaws , it sounds like Cause . That was my first thought when I first saw Kaws art . I really appreciate seeing this video . It's awesome .
Definitely didn't know he worked on Doug, That's a straight classic. KAWS is a true artist. Passionate, experimental and did the things his graff peers looked down on him for. That's what it's all about.
He hardly approach somebody for collaboration, they all come to him, that’s also why his releases mostly his own creation (companion & BFF), I like how he did so many collaborations when he first started.
Imagine if kaws made a car there would be the two X’s in the headlights and tail lights and the engine would be colorful like the organs of the kaws sculpture and has kaws hands around the whole car
His words in the end had the most weight for any creative or anyone who is going against the grain to find themselves 🤔. Will continue to support his art
"Most artists are really really weak individuals with no self control or ability to even understand when a compliment is a compliment- " From an artist
I love the fact that when you say Kaws , it sounds like Cause . That was my first thought when I first saw Kaws art . I really appreciate seeing this video . It's awesome .
When I saw the exhibition at the NGV in Australia I immediately thought of the Cookie Monster, the Paddle Pop lion, Doctor Zoidberg from Futurama and the X symbol from Microsoft's X-Box. Kaws is a strange cat like so many artists
He promoted it with street art by hijacking advertisements literally making the advertisement about him. You have to look back at the time back then. Most graffiti artists just tagged shit with a name. He started to create recognizable characters 100’s of thousands of people would see a day in newyork. So once he started to make connections and moves in the gallery space. People had already seen his work
often when I watch interviews by anyone at Complex -- and I'm sure they're all really great people -- but I always get the feeling they are trying to interact with the LEGACY of the person, rather than just interact with the person. and it always seems to make the person being interviewed uncomfortable
constructive criticism: these extreme close up shots of the interviewees in these interviews are unnecessary and make them difficult to watch. maybe it's just me but from an aesthetic standpoint, they are an eyesore.
God gives and God takes. Lovely art, very interesting compositions and color choices. Very impressive fine lines and outlines! Especially if ones panting on a non smooth surface. Have you guys ever tried painting straight, crisp lines without having to go back and forth between the colors that are next to each other to touch up and fix any mistakes???! Its incredibly frustrating to get the result perfect. Especially if there's even the slightest amount of texture.. even the texture of canvas can make things exponentially difficult :/
The GOAT? c´mon, the GOAT can't be this inexpressive... True art is not made to sell, just look at Botero's, at Dali's latest work... For me this is good DESIGN.
Pedro, 'design' implies there is a function or fundamental purpose. We're talking about art, also. So everyone's opinions are subjective. Although I do agree, GOAT is a bold statement
You have to judge the artist for his art, being humble and cool dosn't make you a great artist, and if you can´t compare before making a statement, that means you don't know much.
: 49 second mark. That was a piece by artist Kaws zephyr and revolt. Unforgettable and unavoidable seeing that on the rooftop of a building next to the flushing bound 7 train 52nd street station. Today another building exists there in its place. #Memories #RealGraff
Thats interesting, what dont you like about him? My personal style literally could not be more different from his but i think his interesting fusion of pop and grafitti art is a very fascinating and well executed one, and creates an interesting internal dialogue around the idea of a traditionally high society and cerebral movement of art combined with a traditionally low society grassroots strictly visual movement of art being conjoined through similar visual patterns and bright color use, along with a focus on the importance around the context the art exists in and the context around the subject matter.
I love your art. Very Alice, filmede with joy, physical Energy and rhythms. Its very much a knowledge of the body -These paintings seem to radiate play, fun and physical energy . They vibrate being intensely alive -🎵❤️🎶
Legend, still like his work. One of the first street artist to actually make money from his work and not just get some free paint and a "sponsor ship".
New Medium - New Way of Painting - New Way Of Price - See me at my New York Show In 2020 Early in Year & thanks KAWS For Being you & letting Some of US Learn.
I like seeing things in art but I also love just looking at nice things...If most of you would stop searching a meaning behind KAWS you would realize the truth. Art does not have to suit everyone...thats the beauty of it.
@@coupdefoudre3597 it doesn't have no meaning, it just is extremely obscure. It can have many meanings. For me the companion with his hands over his face represents depression in society and how people need a "companion" sometimes to get through the hard times. But you can also interpret his work into alot more as well.
"Once you start trying to please other people, I feel like you're just grasping at nothing." Noted.
In the context of this quote:"you're just grasping at nothing" instead of copious amounts of cash.
@@holeymattress8128 He just did what he liked and earned what he got. Whats the big deal?
Wow!! Alot of his success is luck!!
@@DeeperConnection hi, and who you know.
Smart!
He's so calm.
I was going to skip this video but his calm vibe hooked me
Janelle The Great painting is like a meditation
@@juswolf22 yeah!
He is calm..
#Satisfied4hisvoice
Such an incredibly humble dude given how big of a name he has
Alex Apgar 666
Such an incredibly humble dude given how big of a name he has
I love the fact that when you say Kaws , it sounds like Cause . That was my first thought when I first saw Kaws art . I really appreciate seeing this video . It's awesome .
agreed. dude is a legend
Definitely didn't know he worked on Doug, That's a straight classic. KAWS is a true artist. Passionate, experimental and did the things his graff peers looked down on him for. That's what it's all about.
you should watch the KAWS report by Brad Troemel
Fake deep
What? He is not a true artist. Everything he does is a rip off.
@@anonymoustruth5950 everything every artist does is a ripoff. Name one artist not biting those that came before them and I'll show you a liar
I absolutely LOVE his style. One of my biggest inspirations as an artist, I only hope one day to do even a fraction of what he has.
What a low bar for an artist
2:50 Love how he playfully shuts down that question
this was so calming...im bout to fall asleep with how relax i am.
He hardly approach somebody for collaboration, they all come to him, that’s also why his releases mostly his own creation (companion & BFF), I like how he did so many collaborations when he first started.
S/o KAWS... work is fantastic and humble human being... lucky to be apart of his work in this lifetime....
Imagine if kaws made a car there would be the two X’s in the headlights and tail lights and the engine would be colorful like the organs of the kaws sculpture and has kaws hands around the whole car
i like your thought
dang you need to reach out to him yall could pitch that to Scion
You just gived me an idea for my sketch
It's literally that easy to do what he does
@@Jamesharveycomics Then why haven't you done it?
Truely inspirational and with keen insight from the man himself . Much respect to KAWZ and thank you Complex for this solid interview . 🙏🙏🙏🙏
this is the most calm interview ive watched in a while
His words in the end had the most weight for any creative or anyone who is going against the grain to find themselves 🤔. Will continue to support his art
Kaws blocked me because I told him to embrace his beautiful bald head.
😂
Wait!!
*HE DOESNT HAVE LONG LOCKS*
Lmfao
"Most artists are really really weak individuals with no self control or ability to even understand when a compliment is a compliment- " From an artist
Lool!
His voice is so calming.
Crazy to see kaws live out every graffiti artists dreams what a badass!!
this dude has the chillest aura i love it
He's really humble and chill. I don't plan to own any KAWS but was a pleasure viewing his blueprint
yo, these are dope af. great questions as well.
there should be a KAWS dlc for the Cuphead game
Theres a mod i think
I read dlc as dic
@@iamjae1999 dicpic sorry....
Omg Yesss !!!!
FACTS
I love the fact that when you say Kaws , it sounds like Cause . That was my first thought when I first saw Kaws art . I really appreciate seeing this video . It's awesome .
He's so chill sort of like a meditation💙
"once you try to please people I feel like you're just grasping at nothing" - KAWS
The first KAWS toys must be absolutely priceless now
I’m sure. They go for hundreds now
When I saw the exhibition at the NGV in Australia I immediately thought of the Cookie Monster, the Paddle Pop lion, Doctor Zoidberg from Futurama and the X symbol from Microsoft's X-Box. Kaws is a strange cat like so many artists
Nothing in this revealed how his little cartoon became so famous and powerful
He promoted it with street art by hijacking advertisements literally making the advertisement about him. You have to look back at the time back then. Most graffiti artists just tagged shit with a name. He started to create recognizable characters 100’s of thousands of people would see a day in newyork. So once he started to make connections and moves in the gallery space. People had already seen his work
Such a good artist at understanding his aesthetic, his vision, and audience. Great interview
Apparently Ive been a fan of KAWS since his beginnings and didn't even know it! Great interview thanks for connecting all the dots
From the streets to Museums and still street loved AMAZING!!!!!!!
just visited Brooklyn museum for his exhibition. love it. :) the way he speaks, so different than his works.
finally get to see this Kaws guy and his work and now I think I'm hooked
often when I watch interviews by anyone at Complex -- and I'm sure they're all really great people -- but I always get the feeling they are trying to interact with the LEGACY of the person, rather than just interact with the person. and it always seems to make the person being interviewed uncomfortable
It's called "Blueprint" for a reason.................
True
what do you think is more important? the art? or the face of the art?
Bro Whattttttt. So Humble about working on Doug. Big childhood cartoon for me. I'm from '93
constructive criticism: these extreme close up shots of the interviewees in these interviews are unnecessary and make them difficult to watch. maybe it's just me but from an aesthetic standpoint, they are an eyesore.
Agreed even tho im a bit late
Yea feels weird like I’m touching without permission
now knowing he created DOUG makes him a LEGEND alone!
Blueprint is the best series on Complex. Hands down the most valuable to the next round of dreamers.
Awesome series!!! Very inspiring...
I once saw some of his sculptures at an art gallery kinda thing about 3 years ago and I thought they were so cool
which gallery?
these interviews are so captivating.
I can't afford to buy his toys or paintings. Good thing he made a collab with Uniqlo.
God gives and God takes. Lovely art, very interesting compositions and color choices. Very impressive fine lines and outlines! Especially if ones panting on a non smooth surface. Have you guys ever tried painting straight, crisp lines without having to go back and forth between the colors that are next to each other to touch up and fix any mistakes???! Its incredibly frustrating to get the result perfect. Especially if there's even the slightest amount of texture.. even the texture of canvas can make things exponentially difficult :/
Mannnnnn- this guy is a capital G. His presence and attitude is just radiant.
Such a humble guy. Great interview as well.
Kaws did Doug, 808, a fire Collab with Nike and more??? Really the goat of modern art.
He has a few collabs with Nike
The GOAT? c´mon, the GOAT can't be this inexpressive... True art is not made to sell, just look at Botero's, at Dali's latest work... For me this is good DESIGN.
Pedro, 'design' implies there is a function or fundamental purpose. We're talking about art, also. So everyone's opinions are subjective. Although I do agree, GOAT is a bold statement
Same old story about opinions being subjective. Obviously a person who hasn't developed critical thinking will differ from someone who has.
You have to judge the artist for his art, being humble and cool dosn't make you a great artist, and if you can´t compare before making a statement, that means you don't know much.
young nigga legit taking notes rn ty complex this guy is a legend
nigga?
You need to calm down Corbin
His resemblance to "Doug" is striking !!!!!
Funny how he poo pop's conversation about the character when excitedly mentioned by the interviewer
Its playfull, filled with joy and imaginations and just pure fun - i really like it - it opens into a playfull attitude toward life
Fantastic insightful interview, dude seems so grounded!
Fresh, it's up on our site!
"Woke up that morning and thought, thats what i want to do"
Kaws what's a real Street graffiti artist before he started doing wheatpaste.. sick burners!! Much love from the UW crew! LA!
I freaking love these compex hustle episodes. PLEASE NEVEr stop these!!!
I remember seeing WHAT 4 all around JC in the early 90's. Never saw any throw up's or pieces though.
This is great! Would love to see more content like this.
Favorite artist EVER! Automatic like before it even starts.
Kaws x bape is still my favorite collab of his. 🙏
: 49 second mark. That was a piece by artist Kaws zephyr and revolt. Unforgettable and unavoidable seeing that on the rooftop of a building next to the flushing bound 7 train 52nd street station. Today another building exists there in its place. #Memories #RealGraff
Edward norton vibes
Was looking for this comment lol
i give it to Kaws. not a fan of his art or those weird toys but i respect his hustle, his ambition and his mindset.
Thats interesting, what dont you like about him? My personal style literally could not be more different from his but i think his interesting fusion of pop and grafitti art is a very fascinating and well executed one, and creates an interesting internal dialogue around the idea of a traditionally high society and cerebral movement of art combined with a traditionally low society grassroots strictly visual movement of art being conjoined through similar visual patterns and bright color use, along with a focus on the importance around the context the art exists in and the context around the subject matter.
One of my favorite artists ever. Can't wait to get a larger 4ft eventually
I love his cartoony style. Very modern and cool.
Kaws 🙌 great interview. Humble guy
Crazy guy. Anyone else’s inspiration and how chilled he is?✌️
It's insane to see his journey from where he started to wheres hes at now
Banksey is the Blue print and underappreciated for his works
banksy can kiss my buttocks
it feels like im seeing paterns of clothes of 90's that weren't selling , all the failed designers of the 90's have a second chance
hahahahaha so true
Bring this series back!
I love your art. Very Alice, filmede with joy, physical Energy and rhythms. Its very much a knowledge of the body -These paintings seem to radiate play, fun and physical energy . They vibrate being intensely alive -🎵❤️🎶
Got on this a bit late but incredible!! Really humble guy and very inspirational!!
basically right place right time.
that's how life works man...
At 18:03 , there are some dull 808s which are prominent in the back ground music potentially a reference to the Kanye project he worked on
Legend, still like his work. One of the first street artist to actually make money from his work and not just get some free paint and a "sponsor ship".
Nope. Keith Herring and Jean Michele Basquiat were way before him
@@jacobfarrell7171 True, but I did write "one of the first". Even if a few of the absolute first generation of artists, did make it. :-)
@@Koiyah this guy just found out a way to build a Corporation around it magnified by the internet.
@Rollo Larson Sponsor ship, dude maybe people get boats. :-)
No just kidding, should not have hitted the space bar, mistake noticed.
Came into this wanting to learn about KAWS, left learning about LIFE...
Those DC shoes go harddddd
Great reminders and inspiring time capsule thanks guys
this guy has two pieces where I live and he sounds exactly like thought he would.
He is soo hard to listen too. Respect what hes done but keep to the art and get spokesman hahahaha. Props to Complex, this whole series is awesome!
Cool story and interview.
I’m about to shake up the art world. Like this up so you can say you heard it here first in a few years.
Very good interviewer!!
Thank You.
The setup was wack man he must've been so uncomfortable on that deck chair, sitting from a guy thats like 7ft away from him
Practicing social distancing
@@Artem-tk1ec social distancing in 2017?
@@ArningEchanoPH "practicing"
do one on James Jean , or Mark Ryden or , kim Jung Gi
I didn't know Eminem painted
lol jk this was awesome and Complex Hustle is super underrated. The next Hot Ones. Thank you Noah!
I run a menswear compant (www.prestondouglas.us) and would love to email you about Complex potentially sponsoring our upcoming NYFW show.
Eminem actually is a great artist
A lot of rappers paint:)
This guy looks nothing like Eminem...
Finally!!!!
My hero right here. Everything he's done i connect to
Big ups to Complex for correcting the title.
Great bunch of videos, good watch and interesting without a bunch of fluff
Edward Norton has to play Kaws in a biographical movie
Who else was on StockX and just saw Kaws popping up everywhere
Zero_YT yep
I genuinely like his artwork don't know why his art is a hypebeat
It's because he's worked with Pharrell, Kanye, Bape, Vans, Jordan, Uniqlo, makes figurines etc.
Kaws is pretty inspiring it turns out
New Medium - New Way of Painting - New Way Of Price - See me at my New York Show In 2020 Early in Year & thanks KAWS For Being you & letting Some of US Learn.
Im not gonna lie ud be GOAT if u got Dapper Dan
Now we talking!!!
KAWS & takashi murukami are immense !
Edward norton vibes
I like seeing things in art but I also love just looking at nice things...If most of you would stop searching a meaning behind KAWS you would realize the truth.
Art does not have to suit everyone...thats the beauty of it.
Hi dear, here is a good t-shirt designed by KawsHug on Amazon amzn.to/2MFIB0F
Seen the KAWS X ORIGINALFAKE COLLAB on Poshmark, shits fucken wild 🤤
posh.mk/LnJJ5jvt1ib
Yknow, that's true. We don't need to know what it means to appreciate it.
is that another way of saying it has no meaning? that would classify it as design rather than art
@@coupdefoudre3597 it doesn't have no meaning, it just is extremely obscure. It can have many meanings. For me the companion with his hands over his face represents depression in society and how people need a "companion" sometimes to get through the hard times. But you can also interpret his work into alot more as well.
Goal is to have the sculpture at 12:38 in grey one day! Also the Passing Through piece in black!
Wow I love this guy he is so humble and talented 😍
Nothing says contemporary artist like a collab with reesee puffs so cool.
This is so dope 🦋
ReallY so Keith Haring and his generation were just waiting for Kaws to transform street art... and really Kaws defines Contemporary art???