Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Retaliation
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Retaliation" is a 2019 first-edition giclee by Cope2, measuring 24 x 23 inches on 300gsm cotton paper in an edition of 50 with five artist proofs. Hand signed and numbered, it was published by DirtyPilot Editions, giving it a distinct publisher provenance from his 1XRUN releases.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists 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 DirtyPilot Editions imprint sets this apart from Cope2's more common 1XRUN prints, diversifying his publishing footprint for collectors who track imprints. At a near-square 24 x 23 inches on heavyweight cotton with an edition of 50 plus five APs, it is a substantial, well-made statement piece.
Collector Perspective
Publisher matters to provenance, and DirtyPilot Editions provides a documented source outside Cope2's usual channels. The edition of 50 keeps it scarce, and the five artist proofs mean numbered examples dominate the market. The large near-square format and 300gsm cotton stock support strong framing and longevity.
Historical Context
"Retaliation" carries the combative charge of graffiti's competitive culture, where writers responded to one another across walls and trains. Issued in 2019 through DirtyPilot, the print channels that confrontational energy from the street era into a signed fine-art edition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2019
- 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 23 x 24 inches; This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists 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 2019 and attributes the edition to Dirty Pilot. The saved description also notes: This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists 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
Who published this print?
DirtyPilot Editions, distinguishing it from Cope2's 1XRUN releases.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 50 with five artist proofs.
What are the dimensions?
24 x 23 inches, a large near-square format.
What paper is used?
300gsm cotton paper, an archival stock.
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