Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
I'm Yours - Follow Your Heart (Red)
Summary
Follow Your Heart, from Mr Brainwash's 2022 I'm Yours series, is a 22 x 22 inch work in the red colorway, an edition of 20 with 3 artist proofs. It combines a six-color screenprint with one hand-finished stencil layer on deckled-edge archival paper, so each print carries unique hand-applied detail. Blue and pink colorways were also issued.
Why It Matters
Follow Your Heart pairs the artist's motivational messaging with the intimacy of a hand-finished, ultra-small edition. Within the I'm Yours trio of affirmations, it leans toward aspiration rather than declaration, rounding out the emotional range of the series and appealing to collectors of uplifting text-based work.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 20 plus 3 AP in red makes this one of the scarcer formats in the artist's catalog. The hand-finished layer guarantees each impression is individual, a genuine value point. Completists will note the red, blue, and pink colorways. Deckled archival edges should be preserved through float-mounting and conservation framing.
Historical Context
Motivational text sits at the heart of Mr Brainwash's public identity, connecting him to a broader street-art current that uses positive slogans as accessible messaging. The 2022 I'm Yours series, with its hand-finished small runs, exemplifies his preference for emotionally resonant, individually worked editions.
FAQ
Is each Follow Your Heart print unique?
Effectively yes; a hand-finished stencil layer over the screenprint makes each impression individual.
What is the edition size?
20 impressions in the red colorway plus 3 artist proofs, with blue and pink also released.
What technique is used?
A six-color screenprint combined with one hand-finished stencil layer on deckled archival paper.
What are the dimensions?
22 x 22 inches.
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.