Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Pink And Smooth
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Pink and Smooth, a 2016 limited edition of 50, presents a 24 x 24 inch sheet with a 20 x 20 inch image, hand-signed by Cope2. The title telegraphs its palette and finish, a softer, more decorative register than his high-contrast street work, delivered at a generous square scale that fills a wall.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 'Pink and Smooth' limited edition print of 50. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Cope2's studio output shows him experimenting with color and mood beyond the raw two-tone throw-ups of his subway years. Pink and Smooth is a clear example of that range, proving a bomber's vocabulary can accommodate a gentler, more design-forward sensibility without losing its lettering backbone.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 50 and a large square format make this a solid decorative piece for collectors drawn to color over grit. The signature is confirmed by the source; verify numbering. Its accessible register may broaden appeal beyond hardcore graffiti collectors, though purists may prefer his rougher work.
Historical Context
Released in 2016, Pink and Smooth sits within Cope2's gallery-era catalog, a period in which he refined edition prints for a collector market. The softer palette reflects how veteran writers adapted their aesthetic for interior display while retaining the wildstyle roots of the 1980s.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2016
- 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 24 x 24 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 'Pink and Smooth' limited edition print of 50.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Released in 2016, Pink and Smooth sits within Cope2's gallery-era catalog, a period in which he refined edition prints for a collector market. 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 2016 and attributes the edition to Struck Contemporary.
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 Struck Contemporary. 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 image size versus the print size?
The full print measures 24 x 24 inches, with the printed image at 20 x 20 inches, leaving a border.
Is it signed?
Yes, the source confirms it is signed by the artist. Verify the accompanying edition number.
How does it differ from his street work?
The soft pink palette and smooth finish mark a more decorative, color-driven direction than his high-contrast subway throw-ups.
