Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
I'm Yours - I Love You (Red)
Summary
I Love You, part of 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 pairs a six-color screenprint with one hand-finished stencil layer on deckled-edge archival paper, giving each sheet unique hand-applied character. Blue and pink colorways complete the series.
Why It Matters
Direct and unambiguous, the I Love You message is the most straightforward affirmation in the I'm Yours series. The tiny edition of 20 and the hand-finished component keep it firmly in the realm of the near-unique, making it a personal, gift-like object as much as a collectible print.
Collector Perspective
At 20 impressions plus 3 AP per colorway, availability is genuinely limited. The hand-finished stencil layer ensures individuality, and the sentiment makes this a popular choice for occasion-driven and gift acquisitions. Collectors may chase all three colorways; the deckled archival sheet warrants conservation-grade framing to protect the edges.
Historical Context
The plainspoken use of affectionate text situates I Love You within the message-driven street-art lineage that Mr Brainwash embraces. As a 2022 I'm Yours entry, it reflects his consistent pairing of emotional directness with hand-finished, small-run production rather than large commercial editions.
FAQ
What makes each I Love You print distinct?
A hand-finished stencil layer applied over the six-color screenprint, so each impression varies slightly.
How large is the edition?
20 impressions in red plus 3 artist proofs; blue and pink colorways were also produced.
What are the dimensions and paper?
22 x 22 inches on archival paper with deckled edges.
How is it authenticated?
It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity; Mr Brainwash editions are also hand-signed and thumb-printed.
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.