Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage, Les Larmes Coulant Sur Le Drapeau Rouge
Summary
Released in 2025, "La Cage, les larmes coulant sur le drapeau rouge" translates to "The Cage, tears flowing on the red flag." This 26 x 20 inch giclée is printed on heavyweight Entrada ColdPress 300gsm cotton paper in an edition of 195, continuing Chevrier's signature Cages series where comic-book fragments veil a woman's face.
Why It Matters
The title signals a departure toward overt political and emotional imagery, with weeping and a red flag reading as commentary on conflict and grief. As one of Chevrier's most recent editions, it shows how her Cages vocabulary has evolved beyond superhero panels toward loaded symbolic language, making it a marker of her current direction for collectors tracking the arc of her practice.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 195 places this in the more accessible tier of Chevrier's giclées, appealing to collectors entering the series or building depth. The archival ColdPress cotton substrate is a quality signal that supports long-term display. Being a 2025 release, it carries the appeal of recency for buyers who prioritize an artist's latest evolving statements over earlier catalogue works.
Historical Context
Sandra Chevrier, a Montreal-based artist, built her reputation on the ongoing Cages series begun in the early 2010s, layering comic imagery over classical female portraiture to explore how women are boxed in by cultural expectation. This 2025 print sits at the leading edge of that body of work, where her established metaphor absorbs more direct emotional and political charge.
FAQ
What does the title mean?
It translates from French as "The Cage, tears flowing on the red flag," pointing to themes of grief and conflict layered over Chevrier's usual comic-and-portrait motif.
What paper is it printed on?
It is a giclée on Entrada ColdPress 300gsm cotton paper, an archival substrate suited to fine-art printing and long-term display.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 195, one of the larger giclée runs in the Cages series.
How big is the print?
The sheet measures 26 x 20 inches.
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.