Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Speak From The Heart - Love Is The Answer
Summary
Part of the 2018 neon-light series, Speak From The Heart - Love Is The Answer 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 presents an uplifting affirmation in Mr. Brainwash's glowing neon-sign style.
Why It Matters
Love Is The Answer extends the artist's love-and-hope messaging into a broad, universal affirmation. Within the neon series it functions as a companion to I Love You! and Life Is Beautiful, reinforcing the positive worldview that anchors Mr. Brainwash's appeal through the technically demanding ten-color process.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 25, this shares the scarcity of its neon siblings, and the ten-color printing with hand-finished splatter ensures individual variation. Collectors assembling the Speak From The Heart series treat this as one of four coordinated messages, valuing the thematic consistency across the group.
Historical Context
The phrase echoes the peace-and-love ethos popularized in 1960s counterculture and later art. By rendering it in illuminated-text form, Mr. Brainwash draws on both that idealistic tradition and the neon-word lineage of contemporary art, packaging optimism as a collectible edition.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Love Is The Answer was issued in an edition of 25.
What series does it belong to?
It is part of the 2018 Speak From The Heart neon-light series.
How many colors are used?
It is a ten-color screen print with hand-finished paint splatter.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 36 x 44 inches 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.