Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Dear Mom Composition
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The companion release in the 2021 'Dear Mom' series, this five-color screenprint on archival paper measures 26 x 22 inches in an edition of 75 with 7 APs. It draws on the marbled black-and-white look of a composition notebook, pairing that familiar schoolroom object with an affectionate message and Mr Brainwash's layered pop treatment.
Collector notes: Edition of 75 plus a separately stated artist's-proof edition of 7. The saved release record describes: certificate of authenticity stated in the saved release description. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
Together with the College Ruled variant, this print forms a two-part meditation on the notebook as a vessel for heartfelt writing. The composition-cover motif is instantly recognizable, and the five-screen build delivers strong color. At 75 impressions the edition remains genuinely limited within Mr Brainwash's broader catalog.
Collector Perspective
Collectors chasing thematic completeness often acquire both notebook variants, and the composition cover is the more graphically bold of the pair. As with all hand-torn paper releases, edge condition and clean margins drive value. The small AP run of 7 is the scarcer subset for those prioritizing lowest available numbering.
Historical Context
The 'Dear Mom' series arrived during a productive 2021 stretch in which Mr Brainwash mined everyday sentiment for source material. Grounding the emotional message in a schoolroom object reflects his habit of remixing familiar cultural artifacts, a strategy he shares with the broader street-art-to-gallery lineage he emerged from after 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021-05-06
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Dear Mom
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 26 x 22 inches; 5-color screenprint; archival paper; hand-torn edges.
- Edition details
- Edition of 75 plus a separately stated artist's-proof edition of 7.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: certificate of authenticity stated in the saved release description. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The studio dates Mr Brainwash's first Life Is Beautiful solo exhibition to 18 June 2008; this page treats that as career context, not proof that the present edition appeared in that exhibition.
Meaning / interpretation: The studio describes the practice as combining street-art energy, pop-culture imagery and positive messaging. Subject-specific intent or endorsement is not assumed unless a release or collaboration source states it. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021-05-06 and attributes the edition to Mr Brainwash (Self Released).
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- The saved release description states that a certificate accompanied this edition. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the legacy record to Mr Brainwash (Self Released). That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence and condition photographs.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood · 18 June 2008 · Artist-career context; the source does not establish that this later edition was exhibited
Videos
- Official video archive — ARTE and Los Angeles Times features — Mr Brainwash studio · Artist process and exhibition context; not release-specific
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; official studio policy and career context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Starting record for title, date, edition, dimensions, medium, release price and release description. Public access was unavailable during this audit, so primary confirmation remains pending.
- Studio FAQ — certificates and web orders — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio says it issues COAs only for works after January 2021 and will not backdate earlier works.
- Collector authentication disclaimer — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio does not guarantee externally purchased works and directs collectors to the relevant reseller or gallery.
- About Mr Brainwash — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio biography and artist-level context; it is not an individual-edition record.
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist archive · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio history of the 18 June 2008 debut exhibition, which included prints among several media.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Edition of 75 plus a separately stated artist's-proof edition of 7.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: certificate of authenticity stated in the saved release description. Verify each feature on the physical copy. The saved release description states that a certificate accompanied this edition. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
Is original packaging documented?
Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
How certain are the release details?
The date, edition, dimensions, medium and original-release description come from a saved secondary catalog record. Official studio sources on this page support artist-level context and current authentication policy, but not every release-level field.
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