Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Happy Birthday Bob Marley - Jamming (Vertical Colours)
Summary
Also from the 2019 Bob Marley birthday series, Jamming (Vertical Colours) is a one-color screen print hand finished with watercolor, issued at 50 x 38 inches in an edition of just 15. The description notes five color varieties and two diamond-dust size options, making it one of the tightest runs in the group.
Why It Matters
The watercolor hand finishing sets this apart from the spray-paint and acrylic treatments elsewhere in the Marley series, giving it a softer, more fluid surface. Named after Marley's track Jamming, it pairs a beloved song with a small, individually worked edition, heightening the sense of a unique object.
Collector Perspective
At only 15 impressions, this is among the scarcest works in the entire group. The watercolor finishing means each is unique, and with five color varieties and diamond-dust options the surviving population is fragmented across many distinct configurations. That combination makes any single version genuinely hard to source.
Historical Context
Jamming, from Marley's 1977 album Exodus, is one of the reggae icon's most celebrated songs. By spreading his Marley tribute across multiple tracks and finishes, Mr. Brainwash builds a layered homage that mirrors how deeply the artist's catalog is woven into global popular culture.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Jamming (Vertical Colours) was issued in an edition of just 15.
How is it hand finished?
It is a one-color screen print hand finished with watercolor.
How many color varieties exist?
The description notes five color varieties and two diamond-dust size options.
Is this part of a larger series?
Yes, it belongs to the 2019 Bob Marley birthday series alongside One Love and Buffalo Soldier.
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.