Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Cage Study: Where People Are Crying
Summary
A 2013 four-color CMYK process screen print from the "Cage Study" series, titled "Where People Are Crying." Printed by Station 16 on Crane's Lettra 100% cotton paper at 20 x 26 inches, in an edition of 100, signed, numbered, and stamped. The somber title deepens the emotional charge of the superhero-portrait collage.
Why It Matters
Another entry in the Station 16 "Cage Study" run, this print carries the same premium construction on Lettra cotton with a full authentication trio. "Where People Are Crying" leans into the melancholy undercurrent of Chevrier's work, contrasting comic-book heroism with human grief. The documented printer and complete markers make it a dependable collectible.
Collector Perspective
Edition 100 keeps this in reach for collectors, and its shared format with the other "Cage Study" screen prints makes it a natural companion in a themed grouping. The Station 16 imprint and full signed-numbered-stamped set support resale. The emotionally weighted title may appeal to buyers drawn to the more poignant side of her imagery.
Historical Context
Produced alongside its "Cage Study" siblings through Station 16, this screen print reflects Chevrier's collaboration with a leading Montreal press. The CMYK process gives her painterly subjects a graphic clarity, while the series' titles function as emotional cues, mapping the range of feeling behind the recurring cage-and-comics motif.
FAQ
Who printed this edition?
Station 16, a Montreal print studio that produced the "Cage Study" series.
What is the printing process?
A four-color CMYK screen print on Crane's Lettra 100% cotton paper.
How large is the edition?
100, matching its "Cage Study" companions.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed, numbered, and stamped by the artist.
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.