Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Miles Davis (Purple / Orange)
Summary
Miles Davis (Purple / Orange), 2015, is a six-colour screenprint on hand-torn archival paper measuring 22.5 x 30 inches in an edition of 50, signed, numbered and thumb-printed on the verso. The Purple/Orange colourway is one of several offered, and the HPM designation indicates a hand-painted multiple, individually worked by the artist.
Why It Matters
The HPM (hand-painted multiple) status is significant: on top of the six-colour print, the artist applies hand-painting to each impression, making every one distinct. Combined with a tight edition of 50 per colourway and a jazz-legend subject, this sits among the more individualised and collectible works in Mr. Brainwash's catalogue.
Collector Perspective
Because each HPM is uniquely hand-worked, inspect the specific hand-painting on the impression in question, no two are identical. The Purple/Orange colourway is one of four; confirm which you are acquiring. Edition of 50 per colour, signed, numbered and thumb-printed; the jazz subject appeals to music-icon collectors.
Historical Context
Miles Davis stands among the defining figures of twentieth-century jazz, and Mr. Brainwash's music-icon practice extends naturally to him. Issuing the subject as a hand-painted multiple across four colourways in 2015 reflects the artist's strategy of pairing recognisable cultural figures with individualised, collectible print formats.
FAQ
What does 'HPM' mean?
HPM stands for hand-painted multiple: each impression is individually hand-painted over the print, so no two are identical.
How many colourways exist?
The subject was offered in four colours; this is the Purple/Orange variant, in an edition of 50 each.
How is it authenticated?
Each impression is signed, numbered and thumb-printed on the verso.
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.