Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Flower And Sun
Summary
Flower And Sun is a 2023 fifteen-color screenprint by Mr Brainwash, issued in an edition of 89 with 8 artist proofs. Printed at 30 x 22 inches on deckled-edge paper, it channels the artist's signature street-Pop optimism through layered floral and solar imagery. Each impression is hand-signed and carries the artist's thumbprint alongside a Certificate of Authenticity.
Why It Matters
The fifteen-color separation is unusually ambitious for a screenprint, giving Flower And Sun a density of hue rarely seen in editions of this size. As one of Mr Brainwash's more recent 2023 releases, it captures his mature print vocabulary. The small run of 89 places it firmly among his tighter, more collectible editions.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 89 plus 8 AP keeps supply genuinely limited, and the deckled edges plus thumbprint give each sheet a tactile, hand-authenticated quality collectors value. Condition on the deckled margins matters; framing should float the sheet to preserve them. The AP tier, priced at a premium over the standard edition, appeals to those seeking the scarcest impressions.
Historical Context
Mr Brainwash rose to prominence through the 2010 film Exit Through the Gift Shop and built a practice fusing graffiti energy with Warholian repetition. Flower And Sun sits within his optimistic, nature-referencing motifs that recur across his catalog, reflecting the bright, celebratory register he has cultivated in the years since his gallery debut.
FAQ
How large is the edition for Flower And Sun?
The standard run is 89 impressions, accompanied by 8 artist proofs (AP), making it one of the tighter Mr Brainwash editions.
What makes this print technically notable?
It is a fifteen-color screenprint on 30 x 22 inch deckled-edge paper, an unusually layered color separation for a screenprint of this size.
How is authenticity established?
Each sheet is hand-signed and thumb-printed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Are the deckled edges original?
Yes, the deckled edges are a feature of the sheet and should be preserved; float-mounting is recommended to keep them visible.
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.