Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
You Drive Me Crazy
Summary
You Drive Me Crazy (First Edition, 2024) is a 15-color screenprint on deckled-edge archival paper, offered in two formats: a 22 x 28 inch edition of 101 plus 9 APs and a large 36 x 46 inch edition of 26 plus 4 APs. Every sheet is signed and thumb-printed.
Why It Matters
The dual-format release lets collectors choose between an accessible mid-size run of 101 and a scarcer large-format run of just 26. The 15-color build supports a dense, playful love-themed composition, and the automotive pun ties it neatly to Mr Brainwash's pop-humor lineage.
Collector Perspective
The large 36 x 46 edition of 26 is meaningfully scarcer and commands a premium over the 101-run standard size. Collectors should confirm which format their impression is, since numbering and value differ. Both carry the thumbprint, signature, and COA.
Historical Context
Wordplay-driven love statements are a hallmark of Mr Brainwash's editioned work, blending Valentine sentiment with street-art delivery. Dated 2024, this first edition sits among his romance-themed releases of that year.
FAQ
What sizes are available?
22 x 28 inches (edition of 101 + 9 AP) and 36 x 46 inches (edition of 26 + 4 AP).
Which format is scarcer?
The large 36 x 46 inch edition of 26 is far more limited than the 101-impression standard size.
How many colors?
It is a 15-color screenprint.
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.