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The Elements - Water
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Elements - Water is a 2020 Damien Hirst giclée print from HENI Editions, Diasec-mounted on aluminium composite panel at 100 x 100 cm. Released in an edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs, each numbered and signed, it completes Hirst's four-part Elements series alongside earth, air, and fire.
Collector notes: Edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Water rounds out the Elements quartet, and its cool tonality provides balance within a complete set. As a capped, hand-signed and numbered edition of 60 plus proofs, it belongs to the more limited end of Hirst's editioned output, offering collectors a formally authenticated work rather than an open timed release.
Collector Perspective
The large 100 x 100 cm format and glossy Diasec finish give Water considerable presence. With just 70 impressions including proofs, availability is constrained. For set-builders, matching condition and framing across all four elements maximises the display effect. Confirm the hand signature and edition number, and check the acrylic face for surface marks.
Historical Context
The final element in Hirst's 2020 HENI Editions series, Water extends his ornamental print aesthetic to elemental imagery. Its Diasec-mounted aluminium construction reflects his preference for robust modern substrates, and the signed-and-numbered capped edition places it among the more traditionally collectible works within his wide-ranging print catalogue.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 100 x 100 cm; Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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 Damien Hirst'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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: The final element in Hirst's 2020 HENI Editions series, Water extends his ornamental print aesthetic to elemental imagery. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2020 and attributes the edition to HENI Editions.
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 HENI Editions. 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.
- Damien Hirst — official site — Damien Hirst studio (Science Ltd.) · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Damien Hirst — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Damien Hirst (Q294326) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What is the edition size of Elements - Water?
Sixty impressions plus 10 artist's proofs, each numbered and signed.
Is Water signed by Damien Hirst?
Yes, each impression is hand-signed and numbered, unlike his digitally signed timed editions.
How is the piece constructed?
It is a Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, face-mounted behind acrylic for a glossy protective finish.
Does Water complete the Elements series?
Yes. Together with Earth, Air, and Fire, it forms the complete four-part Elements set.
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