Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Kant Complain
Summary
"Kant Complain" is a 2007 Ocontemporary release in a signed edition of just 50, a silkscreen with airbrushed hand-colouring at 56 x 76 cm. The hand-finishing makes each impression individually worked, and the punning title carries D*Face's characteristic dark wit toward resignation and complaint.
Why It Matters
An edition of only 50 with airbrushed hand-colouring places this among his more intimate, labour-intensive 2007 works. The airbrush layer means no two impressions are truly identical, giving each a semi-unique quality prized by collectors. It exemplifies D*Face blurring the line between print and hand-painted object.
Collector Perspective
The small edition of 50 and hand-applied airbrushing make this notably scarcer than his larger screenprints of the year. Because the colouring is hand-executed, variation between examples is expected and part of the appeal, but it also means condition and the vibrancy of the airbrush layer matter greatly. A signed, unfaded impression is the target.
Historical Context
D*Face frequently deployed puns and wordplay as titles, echoing punk-era sloganeering and album-cover irreverence. Ocontemporary supported several of his hand-finished editions in 2007. The airbrush technique links his gallery output to the customised, hands-on aesthetic of the street and skate cultures he emerged from.
FAQ
How is each print hand-finished?
Each is a silkscreen with airbrushed hand-colouring, so impressions vary individually.
How large is the edition?
It is a signed edition of only 50, among his smaller 2007 releases.
Who published it?
Ocontemporary, which handled several of D*Face's hand-finished editions that year.
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.