Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Work Well Together
Summary
"Work Well Together" is a 2018 eighteen-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, issued in an edition of 100 at 48 x 36 inches. Each impression is hand-finished with paint splatter, signed and numbered, making it one of the more technically layered prints in the artist's catalog.
Why It Matters
An eighteen-color screen is an unusually complex printing job, and that density of color separations sets this piece apart from the artist's simpler two- and three-color editions. The large scale and rich build make it a showcase of Mr. Brainwash's willingness to push production complexity in his message-driven work.
Collector Perspective
The eighteen-color process is the headline draw here: it signals ambition and gives the print visual depth that photographs rarely capture. At 100 impressions on a large sheet, it balances scarcity with availability. Collectors should inspect registration across the many color layers, as misregistration is more visible in complex prints.
Historical Context
Multi-layer screen printing traces back to the pop-art studios of the 1960s, where color separation became an art form in itself. Mr. Brainwash's high-color editions echo that technical heritage while wrapping it in an optimistic, hand-splattered message aesthetic characteristic of his 2018 output.
FAQ
Why is the color count notable?
At eighteen colors, it is among the more technically complex screen prints in the artist's catalog.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 100.
Is it hand-finished?
Yes, each impression is hand-finished with paint splatter, then signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 48 x 36 inches on hand-torn archival art 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.