Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et L’Union Des Forces (Black)
Summary
"La Cage et l'union des Forces (Black)" is the black variant from a 2022 giclée series offered in ten colourways: black, blue, gold, green, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, and yellow. Each variant, sized 34 x 24 inches, is issued in an edition of 25.
Why It Matters
Released as a ten-variant colour set, "L'union des Forces" turns colour itself into the subject, with each hue producing a distinct mood over the same composition. The black variant offers the most graphic, high-contrast reading. At an edition of 25 per colour, each individual variant is genuinely scarce.
Collector Perspective
Colour-variant series create collecting opportunities around completing a set or securing a preferred hue, and the black variant is often the most sought for its bold, monochromatic drama. With only 25 of this colourway produced, it is a low-edition work; collectors chasing a full ten-variant suite face a considerable challenge given the small runs.
Historical Context
Multi-variant colour editions are a recognized strategy in contemporary print culture, and Chevrier's ten-colour "Union des Forces" applies it to the Cages series. The approach lets a single image function as a family of works, with the title's "union of forces" mirrored by the unified-yet-varied colour system across the set.
FAQ
Why is this labeled "Black"?
It is the black colourway from a ten-variant series that also includes blue, gold, green, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, and yellow.
How many black variants exist?
The black variant is an edition of 25, as is each of the ten colourways.
What size is the print?
Each variant measures 34 x 24 inches.
Can the variants be collected as a set?
Yes, though completing all ten is difficult given each colour is limited to 25.
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.