Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Building Strong (Standard Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Building Strong" (Standard Edition) is a 2018 giclee by Cope2, printed on 290gsm Moab fine art paper at 18 x 18 inches in an edition of 50. It shares its square format and edition size with "Hit Panel" from the same year, forming a natural companion within Cope2's 2018 output.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 50. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The matched 18 x 18 format and edition of 50 tie this closely to "Hit Panel," giving collectors a clear pairing. The title's declarative tone reflects the resilience narrative common to Cope2's messaging, and the compact square is well suited to grid-style hanging alongside its counterpart.
Collector Perspective
As a Standard Edition of 50 sharing dimensions with "Hit Panel," it is a straightforward pairing acquisition. The 18 x 18 size is easy to frame and group. Confirm the signature and numbering, standard for these editions, and treat the two 2018 prints as a coherent mini-set.
Historical Context
Cope2's practice pairs bold lettering with affirmative, resilience-minded titles, echoing the survivor ethos of a writer who came up in a demanding era of New York graffiti. Issued in 2018, "Building Strong" carries that spirit into a compact studio edition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2018
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 18 x 18 inches; Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 50.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Cope2's practice pairs bold lettering with affirmative, resilience-minded titles, echoing the survivor ethos of a writer who came up in a demanding era of New York graffiti. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2018 and attributes the edition to 1xRUN.
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 1xRUN. 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 is the edition size?
A Standard Edition of 50.
What are the dimensions?
18 x 18 inches on 290gsm Moab fine art paper.
Does it have a companion print?
Yes. It matches "Hit Panel" in year, square format, and edition size.
Is it signed and numbered?
These Standard Edition prints are issued signed and numbered by the artist.
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