Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Quand Le Souffle Du Vent Fend Le Ciel
Summary
La Cage quand le souffle du vent fend le ciel — "when the breath of the wind splits the sky" — is a 2014 giclée on Moab natural 300 g paper measuring 48 x 24 inches, signed, numbered and stamped in an edition of 100. Its tall vertical proportions echo the panoramic format of the era's wind-themed works.
Why It Matters
The poetic wind-and-sky title and elongated 48 x 24 inch format give this print a sweeping, atmospheric quality distinct from the series' portrait-format sheets. It pairs thematically with Chevrier's other 2015 wind-titled screen print, showing a recurring meteorological motif across her editioned work.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 100 in a striking vertical format, this giclée is moderately available and visually distinctive. The stamp, signature and numbering provide solid authentication. Its tall proportions on warm Moab natural paper make it a strong wall piece, though the narrow format calls for considered framing.
Historical Context
Produced in 2014 on Moab natural paper, this print reflects Chevrier exploring elongated formats and atmospheric, nature-inflected titles within the cage series. The wind motif recurs across her mid-2010s output, linking this giclée to related screen prints from the following year.
FAQ
What does the title mean?
Roughly "the cage when the breath of the wind splits the sky," an atmospheric, poetic title.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 100, signed, numbered and stamped.
What are the dimensions?
48 x 24 inches, a tall vertical giclée on Moab natural 300 g paper.
Does it relate to other prints?
It shares a wind motif with Chevrier's 2015 wind-themed screen print.
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.