Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Careless Whispers
Summary
Careless Whispers is a 2019 fourteen-colour screen print by D*Face, published through Stolen Space in an edition of 140. Printed on heavyweight 370gsm Lambeth Drawing Cartridge and measuring 53 x 100cm, it is signed, numbered and blind stamped. The demanding fourteen-screen build points to a saturated, layered composition typical of the artist's pop-noir romance.
Why It Matters
A fourteen-colour registration is an ambitious technical undertaking, and the collaboration with Stolen Space, the artist's own London gallery, situates this print at the heart of his self-published catalogue. The blind stamp and hand numbering reinforce its status as a fully vetted studio release rather than a licensed reproduction.
Collector Perspective
Collectors gravitate to the tension between the seductive title and D*Face's characteristic subversion of romance imagery. The 100cm long format gives it wall presence, while the 140-copy edition keeps supply meaningful but not scarce. The Lambeth Drawing Cartridge stock and blind stamp are the authentication markers to verify on any example.
Historical Context
By 2019 D*Face had spent two decades bending advertising and comic-book vernacular into commentary on love, mortality and consumer desire. Stolen Space, which he founded in London's Brick Lane in 2005, remained his primary publishing platform, and titles in this period continued his recurring play on romantic clichés and their darker undertones.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
The edition is 140, each impression signed, numbered and blind stamped.
What makes the printing notable?
It is a fourteen-colour screen print on 370gsm Lambeth Drawing Cartridge, an unusually layered registration for a print of this size.
Who published it?
Stolen Space, the London gallery D*Face founded, published the work in 2019.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 53 x 100cm, a tall portrait format.
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.