Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
I'm Yours - Love Is The Answer (Red)
Summary
Love Is The Answer, 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 impression carries unique hand-applied elements. Blue and pink colorways were also released.
Why It Matters
The very small edition of 20 and the hand-finished stencil layer make each Love Is The Answer print effectively unique, blurring the line between edition print and original work. The affirmational message is central to Mr Brainwash's optimistic public persona, making this a concentrated statement of his brand of hope.
Collector Perspective
With only 20 in the red colorway plus 3 AP, this is among the artist's scarcest print formats, and the hand-finished layer means no two are identical, a meaningful draw for collectors who prize individuality. The three-colorway structure invites completists to pursue red, blue, and pink. Deckled archival edges call for careful conservation framing.
Historical Context
Love-and-hope slogans are a throughline in Mr Brainwash's work, aligning him with the affirmational street-art tradition of artists who deploy uplifting text as public messaging. The 2022 I'm Yours series distills that ethos into small, hand-finished editions, foregrounding message over mass reproduction.
FAQ
Why is this print considered nearly unique?
Each impression includes one hand-finished stencil layer over the six-color screenprint, so no two are exactly alike.
How small is the edition?
Just 20 impressions in the red colorway, plus 3 artist proofs.
What other colorways exist?
The I'm Yours – Love Is The Answer design was released in red, blue, and pink.
What paper is it printed on?
Archival paper with deckled edges, at 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.