Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Kant Complain (2019)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 72 x 70 cm; Hand Stained Multiple screen print on 370gsm paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats D*Face'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 2019 and attributes the edition to Treason Gallery.
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 Treason Gallery. 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.
- D*Face — official site — D*Face studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- D*Face — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- D*Face (Q5203218) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
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.
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