Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Bend Embrace
Summary
"Bend Embrace" (2015) is a hand-pulled ten-colour screen print issued by Stolen Space at 85 x 70cm in an edition of 135, signed and stamped. The ambitious ten-layer colour build signals a large-format, painterly work that leans into D*Face's romantic-yet-conflicted vocabulary of embrace and tension.
Why It Matters
The ten-colour process is notably complex for a screen print of this size, rewarding close viewing of registration and layering. The "Embrace" theme connects to D*Face's recurring meditations on love and its complications, a thread that runs through much of his portrait and figure work.
Collector Perspective
At 135, the edition is more accessible than his tightest releases, giving newer collectors an entry point into a large, visually rich D*Face print. The generous 85 x 70cm scale makes framing and wall presence a consideration. Signed-and-stamped provenance and the multi-layer colour depth support its standing as a display-worthy piece.
Historical Context
Produced in 2015 with Stolen Space, "Bend Embrace" sits within D*Face's mid-decade output, when his gallery editions grew larger and more chromatically ambitious. The embrace motif reworks the tender-meets-turbulent imagery he draws from comics and pop romance into a standalone statement.
FAQ
How many colours are in the print?
It is a hand-pulled ten-colour screen print, an ambitious layer count for its size.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 135, signed and stamped.
How large is it?
The print measures 85 x 70cm, a large-format sheet.
Who published it?
It was published by Stolen Space in 2015.
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.