Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Kant Complain (2019)
Summary
Kan't Complain is a 2019 hand-stained multiple screen print by D*Face, published by Treason Gallery in an edition of 100. Printed on 370gsm paper at 72 x 70cm, each impression is signed and numbered by the artist. The hand-staining means no two examples are identical, blending screen printing with a unique painterly finish.
Why It Matters
Hand-staining elevates a standard edition into a semi-unique object, a technique D*Face uses to add tonal variation across a run. The Treason Gallery release marks a US-facing publication, broadening the artist's distribution beyond his London base and appealing to collectors who value hand-finished individuality.
Collector Perspective
The near-square format and edition of 100 make Kan't Complain a compact, accessible entry point into the artist's hand-finished work. Because each is stained by hand, collectors should treat visual variation as a feature, not a flaw. The signature and numbering on 370gsm stock are the core authentication points.
Historical Context
The punning title nods to philosopher Immanuel Kant, part of D*Face's habit of wordplay layered over pop imagery. Published in 2019 through Seattle's Treason Gallery, the print reflects his continued transatlantic gallery relationships and his interest in fusing high-culture references with street-derived visual language.
FAQ
Why is each print different?
The multiple is hand-stained by the artist, so tonal variation occurs across the edition.
How many were made?
The edition is 100, each signed and numbered.
Who published it?
Treason Gallery, based in Seattle, published the work in 2019.
What does the title reference?
The pun plays on the philosopher Immanuel Kant, typical of D*Face's wordplay.
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.