Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Soul Sista
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Soul Sista is an eleven-color screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag, released June 29, 2021 in an edition of 90 at 18 x 24 inches. The middle release in Morris's 2021 soul screen print series, it carries the same heavyweight rag stock and demanding color separation as its companion works.
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
The title celebrates Black womanhood within soul culture, and Morris's documentary background gives that celebration credibility. As the June 2021 entry in a three-part series, Soul Sista completes the seasonal arc between Soul Power (July) and the broader 2021 soul group, offering collectors a coherent thematic set.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 90 keeps Soul Sista scarce, and its role in the soul trio makes it a target for set-builders. A recorded run number aids provenance tracking. Prioritize crisp eleven-color registration and pristine rag paper; impressions from this series are prized for their craft as much as their imagery.
Historical Context
"Soul sister" is a term embedded in the vocabulary of soul and R&B, evoking solidarity and pride. Morris, known for documenting reggae and punk, extended his eye toward soul in this 2021 series. The Coventry Rag substrate ties it to serious fine-art printmaking traditions.
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
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it belongs to the 2021 soul trio alongside Soul Power and Lady Soul, sharing process and edition size.
What is the edition size?
90 impressions on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper.
When was it released?
June 29, 2021.
