Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
What Have I Become (First edition)
Summary
What Have I Become (First edition) is a 2009 Black Rat Press screen print built from fifteen colours including varnish, printed on 350gsm Moulin de Gué paper at 90 x 73 cm. Issued as a signed edition of 95, this example is an artist proof, placing it outside the standard numbered run.
Why It Matters
The introspective, self-questioning title marks a more reflective register within D*Face's often brash pop output. The fifteen-colour build, including varnish, on premium Moulin de Gué paper reflects serious printmaking craft, while the large 90 x 73 cm format gives the piece commanding scale for a screen print of its year.
Collector Perspective
A signed edition of 95 sits toward the more available end, but the artist proof status of this example lifts it above the standard run for collectors who prize proofs. The heavyweight Moulin de Gué stock and fifteen-colour construction support both display impact and preservation. Confirming the AP designation is key to its distinction.
Historical Context
Black Rat Press was a leading UK urban-art publisher in the late 2000s, and this 2009 first-edition release reflects the technically ambitious screen printing the imprint favoured. Moulin de Gué, a mould-made fine-art paper, signals the museum-grade materials that publishers adopted as the market for limited editions matured.
FAQ
What is an artist proof in this context?
A proof produced outside the signed edition of 95, typically retained by the artist and valued for its separate status.
How many colours were used?
Fifteen, including a varnish layer.
What paper was used?
350gsm Moulin de Gué, a mould-made fine-art paper.
What are the dimensions?
90 x 73 cm, a large format for a screen print.
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.