Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Jimi (Purple)
Summary
Jimi (Purple) is a 2015 five-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, issued in an edition of 70 at 30 by 22 inches. One of seven color variations of the image, each sheet is signed, numbered, and carries the artist's verso thumbprint.
Why It Matters
A portrait of Jimi Hendrix, this print sits at the intersection of music and pop iconography, subjects central to MBW's practice. Released across seven colorways, the Purple variant lets collectors align the palette with the psychedelic energy the musician embodied.
Collector Perspective
With seven color variations and 70 impressions each, the choice of variant matters. Collectors should confirm this is the Purple colorway, verify the five-color build and roughly 30 x 22-inch sheet, and check signature, numbering, and the verso thumbprint. The music-icon subject broadens its appeal beyond dedicated MBW collectors.
Historical Context
Music and cultural icons recur throughout Mr. Brainwash's portraiture, extending the pop-portrait tradition into the rock-and-roll pantheon. The Jimi editions place Hendrix alongside the artist's broader gallery of celebrated cultural figures.
FAQ
Who is the subject?
The print depicts Jimi Hendrix, part of Mr. Brainwash's music and pop-icon portraiture.
How many color variations exist?
The image was released in seven different color variations; this is the Purple version.
What is the edition size?
Jimi (Purple) was issued in an edition of 70, signed and numbered.
How many colors are in this print?
It is a five-color screen print on hand-torn archival paper.
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.