ALONG THE WAY Black

KAWS ALONG THE WAY BLACK is a vinyl composition of two COMPANION characters released by MEDICOM TOY in 2019. The figures stand together with bowed heads and hands on each other’s backs. KAWS’s familiar X-shaped eyes and rounded heads combine with a simple gesture of support.

The black version brings the figures together in a dense dark silhouette. Bowed heads, yellow X-shaped eyes and the hand resting on the other character’s back become especially prominent.

From large sculpture to collectible edition

ALONG THE WAY appeared as a wooden KAWS sculpture in 2013, shown at Mary Boone Gallery in New York. In 2015, the work became the central object of the Brooklyn Museum exhibition of the same name. The vinyl release brings the composition to a smaller scale, with characters around 27 cm tall.

Sales of the three colours at MEDICOM TOY PLUS began on 16 March 2019. Brown, Grey and Black share one pose, differing in palette rather than subject.

Edition details

Artist: KAWS (Brian Donnelly)
Name: ALONG THE WAY BLACK
Manufacturer: MEDICOM TOY
Release year: 2019
Material: vinyl
Height: approximately 27 cm
Colour: Black

Within the KAWS collection

ALONG THE WAY can be considered alongside KAWS GONE: both build a narrative around closeness between characters, but use different gestures. Compare compositions and colours in the KAWS collection. This art toy can also be a gift for an art enthusiast drawn to the theme of friendship.

Learn about the artist’s current projects on the official KAWS website.