Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Rise To The Occasion
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Rise to the Occasion" is a 2011 archival pigment print by Cope2, one of the Bronx's most recognized graffiti writers. Measuring 17 x 22 inches on 300gsm cotton paper, it belongs to a tight first edition of 30, supplemented by 10 artist proofs and 5 printer proofs. Each impression is hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 30, 10 artists proofs, and 5 printers proofs. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This print translates Cope2's aerosol vocabulary into a fine-art format collectors can frame and preserve. Hand-signing and numbering across a run of only 30 give it clear studio authority, while the archival cotton substrate signals that Cope2 was consciously courting the print-collecting audience rather than simply reproducing wall work.
Collector Perspective
For collectors, the appeal lies in the small edition and complete artist attention: signed, numbered, and printed to archival standards. The 17 x 22 sheet is a comfortable framing size for a home or office. With only 30 numbered impressions plus proofs, availability is genuinely limited, and provenance is best confirmed through the pencil signature and edition number.
Historical Context
Cope2 (Fernando Carlo) emerged in the early 1980s writing on New York subway lines before transitioning to canvas and editioned prints in the 2000s. "Rise to the Occasion" sits within that later studio phase, when Bronx-rooted writers began issuing collectible giclees. The 2011 date places it among his mature print output aimed at the gallery market.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2011
- 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 17 x 22 inches; This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 30, 10 artists proofs, and 5 printers proofs.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print on 300 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 30, 10 artists proofs, and 5 printers proofs.
- 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 2011 and attributes the edition to Dirty Pilot. The saved description also notes: Cope2, Titled “Rise to the Occasion”.
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 the edition?
The main edition is 30, accompanied by 10 artist proofs and 5 printer proofs, for a small overall run.
Is the print signed?
Yes. Each impression is hand-signed and numbered by Cope2, typically in pencil.
What is it printed on?
It is an archival pigment (giclee) print on 300gsm cotton paper, measuring 17 x 22 inches.
Does it come with third-party authentication?
Authentication rests on the artist's own hand-signature and edition numbering; no external certifying body is claimed here.
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