Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Painting Over The Cracks
Summary
'Painting Over The Cracks' is a 2022 giclee event print of 250, released around D*Face's solo show of the same name at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. Printed on 104gsm off-white speckle-tone paper with a 16.5 x 22-inch image, it is numbered only rather than signed, an accessible show souvenir.
Why It Matters
As the titular image tied to a full solo exhibition, this print documents a specific chapter in D*Face's gallery career. Event prints like this let show attendees and remote collectors own a piece of the exhibition affordably, functioning as memento rather than blue-chip edition.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should note this is a giclee, numbered only and not signed, on lighter 104gsm stock, all of which place it at the accessible end of the spectrum. Its value is chiefly in the show association with Corey Helford. The larger 250 edition and unsigned status temper scarcity, but the exhibition tie-in gives it collectible context.
Historical Context
Corey Helford Gallery is a leading Los Angeles venue for pop-surrealism and street-derived art. D*Face's 'Painting Over The Cracks' solo show there, and this companion print, reflect his continued presence in the American gallery circuit and the tradition of issuing affordable event editions alongside original exhibition works.
FAQ
Is this print signed?
No. It is numbered only, produced as an event print for the exhibition.
What printing method was used?
It is a giclee print on 104gsm off-white speckle-tone paper.
What was the edition size?
250 numbered impressions.
What show is it connected to?
D*Face's 'Painting Over The Cracks' solo exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, in 2022.
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.