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Past exhibition
7 - 28 February 2025
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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kaï, Love Vs Money Wood mural 3/8, 2017

Kaï

Love Vs Money Wood mural 3/8, 2017
Wood
80 x 34 x 2 in
of 8 Plus 4 AP
$ 28,000.00
Kaï, Love Vs Money Wood mural 3/8, 2017
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The sculpture in the image is a piece by street artist KAI, known for creating minimalist yet powerful characters with emotional resonance. This particular artwork depicts a stylized figure holding...
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The sculpture in the image is a piece by street artist KAI, known for creating minimalist yet powerful characters with emotional resonance. This particular artwork depicts a stylized figure holding a heart-shaped balloon with one hand while carrying a heavy-looking sack marked with a dollar sign in the other. The figure's expression is subtle but seems to convey a sense of weariness or contemplation, perhaps highlighting a contrast between materialism (the bag of money) and emotional or spiritual pursuits (the heart-shaped balloon).

The use of wood as the medium adds warmth and organic texture to the piece, which complements the simple, cartoon-like design of the figure. KAI often explores themes of love, human struggle, and societal commentary, and this piece seems to embody a balance or tension between the pursuit of wealth and the pursuit of love or happiness. The lightness of the balloon pulling the character upwards contrasts with the weight of the money bag pulling them downwards, symbolizing a struggle between different values.

KAI’s work often blurs the lines between public art, sculpture, and storytelling, using minimalistic figures to convey complex emotions and ideas.

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