Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Baboom
Summary
Baboom is a 2017 collaborative giclée printed on 300 g Moab paper at 111.76 x 84.58 cm, in a tight edition of 20. Its onomatopoeic comic-book title signals a work built explicitly around the sound-effect vocabulary of Golden Age superhero panels, and it is signed and numbered by the collaborating artists.
Why It Matters
As a collaborative edition of only 20, Baboom is among the scarcer large-format Chevrier prints. The title leans directly into comic onomatopoeia — the "BABOOM" of an explosion — making the superhero-deconstruction theme unusually explicit rather than embedded in the portrait as in her cage works.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 20 at over 110 cm wide places this firmly in the scarce, wall-scale tier. The collaborative nature means multiple signatures, which collectors should verify together. The large Moab sheet demands careful framing and flat storage; condition on such a big giclée is a primary value driver.
Historical Context
Chevrier's collaborations expanded her practice beyond the solo cage portraits into joint editions that foreground comic-book iconography. Produced in 2017 alongside her square screen prints, Baboom reflects the artist working at large scale with a partner, a format that yielded very limited runs compared to her standard giclée releases.
FAQ
Why is this called a collaborative print?
It was produced jointly and is signed and numbered by more than one artist, per its documentation.
How rare is it?
The edition is just 20, making it one of the scarcer large-format Chevrier releases.
What paper and size?
A giclée on 300 g Moab paper measuring 111.76 x 84.58 cm.
What does the title reference?
"Baboom" is comic-book onomatopoeia, directly invoking superhero sound-effect panels.
About the Artist
Sandra Chevrier is a Canadian contemporary artist based in Montreal, best known for her ongoing series La Cage, in which she paints delicate female portraits partially overlaid with comic-book imagery. The superhero panels function as a metaphorical "cage," exploring the pressures, expectations, and idealized roles imposed on women. Her mixed-media works combine painting, drawing, and vintage comic collage, and she has exhibited internationally and collaborated on projects including a notable series with Hendrik Beikirch. Chevrier's editioned prints translate her intimate, layered originals to a wider collector audience.
Collecting Sandra Chevrier at Gauntlet Gallery
How do I start collecting Sandra Chevrier?
Signed, numbered giclee and screenprint editions from her La Cage series are the primary entry point, with hand-embellished editions and unique paintings at the higher end. Look for strong facial detail and clean comic-collage layering. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes well-preserved impressions with complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Chevrier works are sold with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including the signature and edition details, so authenticity can be verified before purchase.
What drives Sandra Chevrier's value?
Medium (originals and hand-embellished editions over open prints), edition size, iconic imagery from La Cage, condition, and documented provenance are the key value drivers. Unique and low-numbered embellished works carry the strongest premiums.