Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Speak From The Heart - I Love You!
Summary
A first-edition print from Mr. Brainwash's 2018 neon-light series, Speak From The Heart - I Love You! is a ten-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper with hand-finished paint splatter, measuring 36 x 44 inches in an edition of 25. It renders an affectionate message in a glowing neon-sign aesthetic.
Why It Matters
The neon-light series marks an ambitious, ten-color approach that mimics the glow of illuminated signage on paper. I Love You! sits at the heart of Mr. Brainwash's love-and-hope theme, delivering a direct emotional message through a technically layered, hand-finished process that distinguishes it from his simpler releases.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 25 with ten-color printing and hand-finished splatter, this is a labor-intensive, relatively scarce work. It belongs to a coordinated neon series with Life Is Beautiful, Love Is The Answer, and Never Never Give Up, so collectors often pursue the messages as a themed set of uplifting statements.
Historical Context
Neon-text art traces to figures like Bruce Nauman and Tracey Emin, who used illuminated words as emotional declarations. Mr. Brainwash adapts that language to the print medium, translating the warm glow of neon into a ten-color screenprint that carries the same directness in a collectible format.
FAQ
What series does this belong to?
It is part of Mr. Brainwash's 2018 neon-light series.
What is the edition size?
Speak From The Heart - I Love You! was issued in an edition of 25.
How many colors are used?
It is a ten-color screen print with hand-finished paint splatter on hand-torn archival paper.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 36 x 44 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.