Description
Big Bird Art Toy by Sesame Street x Kaws- Brian Donnelly Limited Edition Vinyl Sculpture Collectible Artwork by Pop Street Artist.
2025 Out of Print Limited Edition Artwork Size 5x13 New In Box Stamped/Printed Foot Depicting Big Bird Looking Sad from the Children's TV Show on PBS, Sesame Street by Artist Kaws- Brian Donnelly.
KAWS Brian Donnelly Big Bird Art Toy Collaboration
The Big Bird Art Toy by Sesame Street x KAWS is a compelling reinterpretation of a globally recognized character through the lens of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Created by Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, this limited edition vinyl sculpture was released in 2025 as part of an officially licensed collaboration with Sesame Workshop. Measuring approximately 13 inches tall and 5 inches wide, the sculpture presents Big Bird in a quiet, introspective pose that departs from the character’s traditionally cheerful on-screen presence. Produced in a controlled run and now out of print, the artwork holds strong appeal among contemporary art collectors and fans of character-based pop sculpture.
Emotional Recontextualization of an Icon
Big Bird has long symbolized curiosity, optimism, and childhood learning within the cultural framework of Sesame Street. In this sculptural interpretation, KAWS shifts the emotional tone by portraying the character with lowered posture and a subdued expression. The crossed-out eyes, a defining hallmark of Donnelly’s visual language, replace Big Bird’s usual wide-eyed gaze, introducing a sense of vulnerability and reflection. This emotional reframing aligns with KAWS’s broader practice of transforming familiar characters into vessels for complex, often quiet emotional states. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this approach reflects a deeper engagement with nostalgia and shared memory, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar symbols through a more introspective lens.
Material Detail and Sculptural Craft
Crafted from high-quality vinyl, the Big Bird Art Toy displays exceptional attention to texture and form. The sculpted feather-like surface captures the essence of Big Bird’s costume while translating it into a refined, tactile object suitable for gallery or private display. The vibrant yellow body contrasts with the orange feet and subtle pink detailing around the legs, maintaining visual fidelity to the original character while embracing the polished aesthetic typical of KAWS releases. The soles of the feet are stamped and printed with official markings, including the character name, Sesame Workshop copyright, the year 2025, and manufacturing details. Sold new in box, the sculpture reflects the premium standards associated with limited edition collectible artworks rather than mass-produced toys.
Brian Donnelly and the Evolution of Character Sculpture
Brian Donnelly was born in the United States in 1974 and emerged from the New York graffiti scene during the 1990s, initially gaining recognition for his subversive interventions into public advertising spaces. Over time, his practice expanded into painting, large-scale installations, and vinyl sculpture, establishing him as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. His repeated engagement with characters from animation, entertainment, and commercial culture serves as a commentary on consumerism, emotional projection, and collective nostalgia. The Big Bird Art Toy exemplifies this evolution, blending childhood familiarity with adult introspection in a form that resonates across generations. By collaborating with Sesame Street, KAWS continues to blur the boundaries between fine art, popular culture, and design, reinforcing the lasting cultural power of character-driven contemporary art.
