Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Make Your Mark
Summary
Make Your Mark (First Edition) is a 2019 seven-color screen print by Mr. Brainwash on archival paper, measuring 44 x 34 inches in an edition of 70. The release spanned three editions plus eight one-of-one originals, making the First Edition the primary large-format version of a multi-tier release.
Why It Matters
The seven-color process gives Make Your Mark substantial graphic richness, and the title's call to self-expression aligns with street art's ethos of leaving one's mark. The tiered release structure, including eight unique originals, illustrates the artist's habit of layering exclusivity within a single edition family.
Collector Perspective
At 44 x 34 inches this is a large statement print, and the seven-color build rewards close viewing. The First Edition of 70 sits above the rarer unique originals in the tiered structure. Collectors weigh this primary version against the scarcer variants when deciding where to enter the release.
Historical Context
Make Your Mark's title speaks to the foundational street-art impulse to leave a visible trace, echoing the graffiti tradition Brainwash emerged from. Released in 2019 with multiple editions and eight originals, it reflects the artist's characteristic multi-tier release strategy of that era.
FAQ
How many colors is the print?
It is a seven-color screen print on archival paper.
What editions were released?
The release came in three editions plus eight one-of-one originals; this is the First Edition.
What is the size and edition size?
It measures 44 x 34 inches in an edition of 70.
What does the title mean?
Make Your Mark evokes street art's core impulse to leave a visible, personal trace.
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.