Gauntlet Gallery — Jamie Reid Print Index
Peace Is Tough
Work Summary & Collector Notes
'Peace Is Tough' is a 2022 giclee by Jamie Reid, printed with inkjet on Somerset Velvet 255gsm at 57 x 40 cm in an edition of 100. Each is signed and numbered. The title phrase recurs across Reid's work as a wry, hard-edged commentary on the effort peace demands against entrenched power.
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
The 'Peace Is Tough' motif is one of Reid's signature slogans, threading through several works and reissues. Printed on archival Somerset Velvet, this 2022 edition offers strong paper quality and a manageable edition of 100. It captures Reid's ability to compress a political stance into a single memorable line.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 100 on a recognised fine-art paper is a solid, accessible entry point into Reid's slogan works. The Somerset Velvet stock supports longevity. Collectors should confirm the signature and number and check the sheet for even inkjet coverage and clean edges.
Historical Context
'Peace Is Tough' echoes Reid's 1990s John Wayne composition of the same name and his broader engagement with anti-war themes. Reid's politics have always paired punk confrontation with a hippie-rooted pacifism, and this phrase captures the tension between idealism and the grinding reality of pursuing peace.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2022
- 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 57 x 40 cm; Inkjet on Somerset Velvet 255gsm.
- 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 Jamie Reid'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 2022 and attributes the edition to Paul Stolper 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 Paul Stolper 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.
- Jamie Reid — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Jamie Reid (Q2138987) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What paper is used?
Inkjet on Somerset Velvet 255gsm, an archival fine-art stock.
What is the edition size?
100, each signed and numbered.
Does the title appear elsewhere in Reid's work?
Yes, 'Peace Is Tough' recurs, including in his John Wayne composition.
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