Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
The Grind
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Grind, released in 2016, is a 15 x 20 inch archival pigment print on 310gsm Museum Natural paper in an edition of 75. Cope2 titled it for the studio labor behind it, and his own note ties the piece to a period of relentless creative work. It is a compact, accessibly priced entry in his catalog.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 75. 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 artist's statement gives The Grind an autobiographical charge, framing the print as a record of hustle rather than a decorative object. That personal grounding, paired with a heavier 310gsm museum stock, distinguishes it from more anonymous edition work and connects the finished piece to Cope2's studio process.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 75 places this in Cope2's more available tier, and the smaller format keeps it approachable. The documented artist quote adds narrative value collectors can cite. Confirm signature and numbering; the Museum Natural substrate is a quality note worth verifying for condition-sensitive buyers.
Historical Context
Made in 2016, The Grind belongs to Cope2's steady run of studio prints. The title and accompanying reflection echo the work ethic that carried him from illegal 1980s subway bombing to a sustained gallery and print career built on constant output.
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 20 x 15 inches; Archival Pigment Print on 310gsm Museum Natural Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 75.
- 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: Made in 2016, The Grind belongs to Cope2's steady run of studio prints. 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 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 does the title refer to?
Cope2's note explains the piece reminds him of being on his grind in the studio while creating it, making the title autobiographical.
What paper is used?
It is printed on 310gsm Museum Natural fine art paper, a heavier stock than some of his other releases.
How big is the edition?
The edition is 75, placing it in Cope2's more widely available tier.
