Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
You Are The Reason I Smile (Red)
Summary
You Are The Reason I Smile (Red) (2024) is a 1-color screenprint on archival paper at 22 x 22 inches with deckled edges, offered in two variations, pink and red. The red colorway is signed and thumb-printed, with a framed-canvas option — a clean, sentiment-driven square in Mr Brainwash's love series.
Why It Matters
Like its companion love-slogan prints, the single-color approach foregrounds message and typography over layered imagery. It functions as an accessible, giftable statement piece, extending the artist's populist reach beyond dedicated collectors into occasion and decor buyers.
Collector Perspective
The pink/red pairing supports coordinated display, and the one-color build keeps the graphic crisp. Verify the colorway and thumbprint against the COA. With framed-canvas availability, this piece leans toward display appeal rather than deep-collector rarity.
Historical Context
Short, uplifting love statements are a consistent Mr Brainwash motif, positioning his editions as street-art-inflected greeting-card sentiment. Dated 2024, this variation series sits within that romance-themed release stream.
FAQ
How many colors?
It is a single-color (1-color) screenprint.
What variations are there?
Two — pink and red; this is the red colorway.
What are the dimensions?
22 x 22 inches on archival paper with deckled edges.
How is it authenticated?
Signed and thumb-printed by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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.