Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Fragile Heart
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Fragile Heart" is a 2013 fine bone china plate by Mr. Brainwash, produced with British ceramic manufacturer 1882 Ltd. and issued as a first edition of 250. The ten-inch plate carries the artist's heart motif onto porcelain, translating a recurring theme of love and tenderness from his prints into a collectible functional object.
Collector notes: Edition of 250 according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
The heart is one of Brainwash's signature symbols, and rendering it on fine china gives the motif a permanence and refinement the paper editions lack. As the companion to "Creation," it shows the artist working in matched pairs, extending his imagery into the collectible-design arena through a partnership with an established British maker.
Collector Perspective
With 250 pieces, "Fragile Heart" offers an approachable entry into Brainwash's ceramic output while carrying his most romantic, gift-friendly imagery. As with any porcelain edition, condition governs value: watch for chips, hairlines, and crazing. The plate's completist appeal grows when displayed or held alongside its counterpart, "Creation," from the same release.
Historical Context
Released amid Brainwash's post-"Exit Through the Gift Shop" ascent, "Fragile Heart" belongs to the 2013 wave of artist-designed bone china that fused pop and street sensibilities with British ceramic craft. The heart theme connects it to a broader lineage in his practice, where love and hope recur as accessible, emotionally direct subject matter.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned ceramic object
- Release date
- 2013-11-26
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Sculptures & Objects
- Medium and materials
- Ceramic; fine-bone ceramic plate.
- Edition details
- Edition of 250 according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. 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 2013-11-26 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
- No certificate is stated in the saved release description. 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 250 according to the saved release record.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature on the physical copy. No certificate is stated in the saved release description. 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.
