K – knowledge
A – among
US – us

disclaimer:
both nico and mimi are devoted christians/catholic.
this painting was NOT meant to disgrace or disrespect or demean any religion or religious teaching.
the design is originally nico’s and he has the full copyright to his original art and design. copyright to this painting is shared between nico and mimi.

this image will be featured as one of the t-shirt designs for the fall collection of KAUS , and will be available at some of the street wear boutiques in los angeles area.

a bit about nico
nico is 16 year old ordinary high school student who is not so ordinary.
he is the ceo, founder, and designer of his urban/street wear brand, KAUS.
his very first design of monkey wearing the crown of thorns is a depiction of his own struggle to understand the teachings of christianity and science as he started to have questions about what he’s been taught in christian school for 11 years (pre school – 8th grade). nico is devoted christian and is an aspiring architect and a bright young entrepreneur.

o4.17.2o1o
acrylic on canvas
8″ × 10″