Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Soul Power
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Soul Power is an eleven-color screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag, released July 28, 2021 in an edition of 90 at 18 x 24 inches. Part of Morris's 2021 soul-themed screen print series, it shares the same premium stock and layered color process as its companions, marking it as a craft-forward limited edition.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 90. 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
As the earliest-released of the three soul screen prints from summer 2021, Soul Power sets the template: eleven colors, archival rag, a run of 90. Its title evokes the Black cultural pride Morris documented throughout his career, giving the piece thematic weight beyond its technical polish.
Collector Perspective
With 90 impressions and a recorded run number, Soul Power rewards collectors assembling the 2021 soul trio (Soul Power, Soul Sista, Lady Soul). Matched sets or sequential run numbers carry added appeal. As always with multi-color screen prints, inspect registration and paper condition before committing.
Historical Context
"Soul power" as a phrase carries deep roots in 1960s–70s Black consciousness and music movements. Morris built his reputation photographing reggae and punk, and this series extends his lens toward soul. The July 2021 release date makes it the opening piece of a tightly grouped seasonal set.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; Type: 11-Color Screen Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 90.
- 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 Dennis Morris'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 2021 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.
- Dennis Morris (photographer) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Dennis Morris (Q5258763) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How does it relate to the other soul prints?
It shares the eleven-color process, Coventry Rag paper, and edition of 90 with Soul Sista and Lady Soul, forming a 2021 series.
When was it released?
July 28, 2021, the earliest of the three soul screen prints.
Is it a photograph or a screen print?
A hand-pulled eleven-color screen print on archival paper.
