Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Les Cages Là Où Les Gens Pleurent (Original Black)
Summary
Les Cages Là Où Les Gens Pleurent (Original Black) is a 2018 polystone sculpture in an edition of 100, measuring 12 by 9 by 7 inches with an engraved signature. Its title, 'where people cry,' translates Chevrier's two-dimensional Cages imagery into a rare three-dimensional object.
Why It Matters
A sculpture is a notable departure for an artist known primarily for prints and paintings, making this a distinctive holding. The polystone form and engraved signature at an edition of 100 give collectors a tactile, dimensional expression of the Cages concept rarely available in Chevrier's output.
Collector Perspective
As a three-dimensional polystone work, condition considerations differ from paper prints: inspect for chips, and confirm the engraved signature and edition of 100. At 12 by 9 by 7 inches it displays on a shelf or plinth rather than a wall, offering variety to a print-focused Chevrier collection.
Historical Context
Translating the Cages series into sculpture, this 2018 Original Black edition extends Chevrier's themes of concealment and emotion into physical space. The medium aligns her with the designer-toy and art-object tradition popular among contemporary artists, while the title, 'where people cry,' keeps the emotional core of her practice intact.
FAQ
What is the medium?
It is a polystone sculpture, not a print.
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 100 with an engraved signature.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 12 by 9 by 7 inches.
What does the title mean?
'Là où les gens pleurent' translates as 'where people cry.'
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.