Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Flowarh$ (24 x 24 Inch)
Summary
Flowarh$ is a 2021 six-color silkscreen by Mr Brainwash at 24 x 24 inches, issued in an edition of 93 with 9 artist proofs, on razor-cut straight-edged paper. Each is signed and thumb-printed with a Certificate of Authenticity. A larger 48 x 48 inch edition of 34 was also produced, and the title fuses flowers with dollar-sign imagery.
Why It Matters
Flowarh$ merges two of the artist's recurring motifs, floral imagery and the dollar sign, into a single wordplay-driven composition that comments on the commodification of art. The six-color silkscreen and dual-format release give collectors both an accessible standard size and a scarce, large-scale statement version.
Collector Perspective
At 93 plus 9 AP in the 24-inch format, supply is moderate; the 48 x 48 inch edition of 34 is markedly scarcer and more monumental. Razor-cut straight edges allow clean conventional framing. The money-and-flowers theme appeals to collectors drawn to Mr Brainwash's more pointed commentary. The thumbprint and COA provide full authentication.
Historical Context
The dollar sign is a persistent symbol in Pop and street art, from Warhol's dollar-sign paintings to graffiti's engagement with wealth and value. Flowarh$ places Mr Brainwash in that tradition, using visual punning to nod at the tension between beauty and commerce that runs through his own market position.
FAQ
What does the title Flowarh$ signify?
It fuses flowers with dollar-sign imagery, playing on the relationship between beauty and money.
What sizes were released?
24 x 24 inches in an edition of 93 plus 9 AP, and 48 x 48 inches in an edition of 34.
What technique and edges?
A six-color silkscreen on razor-cut, straight-edged paper.
How is it authenticated?
Each print is signed and thumb-printed by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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.