Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
American Depress (Card Edition)
Summary
"American Depress (Card Edition)" is an original serigraph printed on an embossed plastic card, produced for D*Face's aPOPcalypse show at Black Rat Press in 2008. At just 6 x 9 cm, this credit-card-format object parodies a well-known charge card, distilling the artist's consumer-culture satire into a pocket-sized collectible.
Why It Matters
The card format is a witty piece of object-making that blurs the line between print, multiple, and exhibition ephemera. Its title puns on financial "depression" and the aPOPcalypse theme, making it a concise statement on debt, consumption, and the anxieties of the late-2000s economic climate.
Collector Perspective
As a small, unconventional serigraph on embossed plastic, this appeals to completist collectors of D*Face and aPOPcalypse-related material. Its diminutive scale and plastic substrate make edges and embossing vulnerable to wear. Because no edition size is confirmed here, buyers should verify details independently before purchase.
Historical Context
aPOPcalypse was a landmark 2008 D*Face exhibition at Black Rat Press, and card-format objects like this extended his consumer critique into the language of commerce itself. Released as the global financial crisis unfolded, its mock charge-card conceit resonated pointedly with the economic mood of the moment.
FAQ
What is it made of?
It is an original serigraph printed on an embossed plastic card.
What show is it from?
It was produced for D*Face's aPOPcalypse exhibition at Black Rat Press in 2008.
How big is it?
It measures roughly 6 x 9 cm, the format of a standard payment card.
Is the edition size known?
No confirmed edition size is stated, so buyers should verify production details before acquiring one.
About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (born 1978, London), a British street artist and a leading figure in the UK urban-contemporary scene. Drawing on comic books, pop art, skate graphics, and consumer iconography, he developed a signature cast of characters — winged "D*Dog" motifs, skull-faced pin-ups, and subverted Americana — rendered in bold, Lichtenstein-indebted lines. From stickers and street work in the early 2000s, he built a substantial studio practice of paintings, sculpture, and signed prints, founded the StolenSpace Gallery in London, and has collaborated widely across music and fashion.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Which D*Face works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints — especially hand-finished and low-edition works — are the collectible core, prized for bold pop imagery. Look for clean condition and the artist's signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a D*Face piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, hand-embellishment, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape value. Low-numbered, hand-finished, and larger works command the strongest premiums.