Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Creation
Summary
"Creation" is a 2013 fine bone china plate produced by Mr. Brainwash in partnership with 1882 Ltd., a respected British ceramic house. Released as a first edition of 250, the ten-inch plate translates the artist's celebratory, image-saturated visual language onto a functional porcelain surface. It represents one of Brainwash's earliest and most deliberate moves into collectible ceramic multiples.
Why It Matters
The plate marks Brainwash's crossover from street-derived prints into fine-china object-making, pairing his pop sensibility with a manufacturer known for craftsmanship. That collaboration signals a bid for durability and design credibility beyond the poster format. For collectors, it documents a specific 2013 moment when the artist tested the collectible-object market alongside his print output.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 250, "Creation" sits in accessible territory for entry-level collectors drawn to Brainwash's aesthetic in a tactile, displayable form. Condition is paramount with ceramics: chips, crazing, and hairlines materially affect desirability, and original packaging plus any 1882 Ltd. or artist documentation strengthens a piece. Pairing it with its companion, "Fragile Heart," appeals to completists.
Historical Context
By 2013, Mr. Brainwash had ridden the momentum of the 2010 Banksy film "Exit Through the Gift Shop" into a prolific studio practice. The 1882 Ltd. collaboration placed him among contemporary artists lending imagery to British bone china, a lineage of designer-plate editions. It reflects the era's blurring of street art, pop, and collectible design objects.
FAQ
What is "Creation" made of?
It is a ten-inch fine bone china plate manufactured by 1882 Ltd., a British ceramics company, in collaboration with Mr. Brainwash. Bone china is a durable, translucent porcelain prized for its finish.
How large is the edition?
"Creation" was released as a first edition of 250 plates in 2013. It was issued alongside a companion design titled "Fragile Heart."
Does "Creation" pair with another plate?
Yes. It was introduced together with "Fragile Heart" as a two-design set from the same 1882 Ltd. collaboration, and collectors often seek both to complete the pairing.
What affects the value of a ceramic edition like this?
Condition is the primary driver: chips, cracks, crazing, and surface wear reduce desirability. Original packaging and accompanying documentation help preserve collectibility.
About the Artist
Mr. Brainwash is the pseudonym of Thierry Guetta, a French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist who rose to prominence through Banksy's 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Originally a videographer who filmed street artists including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, Guetta reinvented himself as an artist, staging his ambitious 2008 debut show "Life Is Beautiful" in Los Angeles. His work draws heavily on pop-art appropriation, remixing icons such as Warhol, Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and spray-paint splatters. He has produced album art and large-scale exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe.
Collecting Mr Brainwash at Gauntlet Gallery
What Mr. Brainwash prints should I buy first?
Start with hand-finished screenprints and stencil works from his named exhibitions, where each impression is signed, numbered, and often uniquely embellished with spray-paint or stamps. Smaller editions and show-related pieces from "Life Is Beautiful" and later gallery runs are the most recognizable entry points. At Gauntlet Gallery we prioritize pieces with clean condition and complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Gauntlet Gallery sells Mr. Brainwash works with documented studio provenance and the artist's own signature, numbering, and thumbprint or stamp where present. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including signature and edition details, so what you verify is what ships.
What drives value?
Value is driven by edition size, whether the piece is hand-embellished versus a flat print, subject popularity, condition, and provenance tied to a documented exhibition. Signed, low-numbered, and uniquely finished impressions command the strongest premiums.