Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Artlife (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"ARTLIFE" is a 2018 first-edition handmade screen print by Cope2, produced on 300g paper at 50 x 70 cm in an edition of 100, numbered and signed. It was made on the occasion of his first exhibition in Marrakech, titled "Painted by my hands," giving it a specific international exhibition provenance.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100, numbered and signed. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The tie to Cope2's debut Marrakech exhibition makes this a milestone print marking his first show in Morocco, a documented event that distinguishes it from routine studio releases. As a handmade screen print rather than a giclee, it carries the material character of hand-pulled printmaking.
Collector Perspective
Exhibition-linked editions carry narrative provenance that collectors prize, and this one commemorates a first show in a new market. The screen-print process and 50 x 70 cm European format add appeal. At an edition of 100 it is moderately available; retain any exhibition documentation to preserve the story.
Historical Context
Cope2's reach extended well beyond New York over his career, and his first Marrakech exhibition, "Painted by my hands," reflects graffiti's global spread. The "ARTLIFE" title captures the identity of a lifelong artist, framing the show as a statement of dedication to the craft.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2018
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 70 x 50 cm; Handmade Screen printing; 300g Paper - 50 x 70 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100, numbered and signed.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Cope2's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2018 and attributes the edition to Wall Street Gallery. The saved description also notes: Made by COPE2 on the occasion of his first exhibition in Marrakech "Painted by my hands".
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Wall Street Gallery. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Cope2 — official site — Cope2 studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cope2 — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cope2 (Q3480203) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What occasion marks this print?
Cope2's first exhibition in Marrakech, titled "Painted by my hands."
Is it a screen print?
Yes. It is a handmade screen print, numbered and signed.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 100.
What are the dimensions?
50 x 70 cm on 300g paper.
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