Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Grind Hard
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Grind Hard" is a 2025 archival pigment print by Cope2, issued in a tight edition of 40 on 290gsm Moab Entrada cotton paper at a generous 27.5 x 24 inches. Hand signed and numbered by the artist, the piece translates the raw energy of Cope2's wildstyle lettering into a large-format collector print.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print is on 290 gms Moab Entrada cotton paper, from an edition of only 40, 5 artists proofs and 5 printers proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The combination of scale, low edition size, and heavyweight cotton stock places this among the more ambitious Cope2 prints of its year. At 27.5 inches it commands wall presence, and the edition of 40 plus five artist proofs keeps the total run small, making it a substantive entry point into large-format work by the artist.
Collector Perspective
Collectors prioritizing physical impact will value the size here, which reads very differently than the small timed-edition prints Cope2 also releases. Confirm the pencil signature and numbering, and note the Moab Entrada cotton substrate, which is a durable archival choice. The AP designation on five copies means numbered examples remain the primary market.
Historical Context
Cope2 rose from the Bronx graffiti scene of the late 1970s and 1980s, building a reputation on bold bubble and wildstyle lettering. By 2025 his studio practice had matured into fine-art editions like this one, carrying the vocabulary of the train yards onto archival paper for the gallery and collector market.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2025
- 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 27.5 x 24 inches; This archival pigment print is on 290 gms Moab Entrada cotton paper, from an edition of only 40, 5 artists proofs and 5 printers proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print is on 290 gms Moab Entrada cotton paper, from an edition of only 40, 5 artists proofs and 5 printers proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
- 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 2025 and attributes the edition to Dirty Pilot. The saved description also notes: This archival pigment print is on 290 gms Moab Entrada cotton paper, from an edition of only 40, 5 artists proofs and 5 printers proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
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 Dirty Pilot. 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
How large is this print?
It measures 27.5 x 24 inches, a large-format sheet that gives Cope2's lettering considerable wall presence.
How small is the edition?
The edition is 40, accompanied by five artist proofs, keeping the total run tight.
Is it signed?
Yes. It is hand signed and numbered by Cope2 in the tradition of his fine-art editions.
What paper is used?
It is printed on 290gsm Moab Entrada cotton paper, an archival cotton stock.
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