Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Entre L'ombre et la Lumière (White)
Summary
"La Cage entre l'ombre et la lumière (Between shadow and light) — White" is the white variant of a 2022 screen-print series, each a 25-colour screen print on 300gsm Somerset paper at 70 x 70 cm. This colourway is issued in an edition of 100, signed, stamped, and numbered.
Why It Matters
The "Between shadow and light" theme is one of Chevrier's most direct statements on duality, and issuing it across colour variants lets each version tilt the balance. At 25 colours, the screen-print construction is highly complex, and the white variant reads as the brightest, most luminous interpretation of the composition.
Collector Perspective
A 25-colour screen print on Somerset, signed, stamped, and numbered, offers strong process and documentation value. The white variant in an edition of 100 sits in a moderate tier; collectors weighing variants often choose by which colourway best suits their space. The square 70 x 70 cm format frames cleanly and displays well as a standalone statement.
Historical Context
The shadow-and-light dichotomy is central to Chevrier's project, where comic panels both obscure and illuminate her subjects. Producing this idea as a variant screen-print series lets the theme play out chromatically, with the 25-colour build reflecting the labour-intensive screen-print tradition she draws on for her flagship editions.
FAQ
Why is this the "White" version?
It is the white colourway from a variant screen-print series exploring "Between shadow and light."
How complex is the screen print?
It is a 25-colour screen print on 300gsm Somerset paper, a demanding production.
What is the edition size?
The white variant is an edition of 100.
How is it documented?
It is signed, stamped, and numbered 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.