Gauntlet Gallery — Retna Print Index
Brimstone M
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Brimstone M, 2010, is a five-color serigraph published and printed by Modern Multiples for RETNA's 'Desaturated' exhibition at New Image Gallery in West Hollywood. Measuring 59 x 22 inches in an edition of 16, it is the companion variant to Brimstone X within the same series.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 16. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As the 'M' counterpart to Brimstone X, this print offers collectors the chance to assemble a matched pair from the 'Desaturated' show. The Modern Multiples pedigree and edition of 16 maintain scarcity, while the shared tall format reinforces the series' vertical, column-like presentation of RETNA's lettering.
Collector Perspective
Brimstone M holds particular appeal for collectors seeking to pair it with Brimstone X as a diptych from the same exhibition. The small edition of 16 and exhibition provenance drive its desirability. Verify the Modern Multiples publication and numbering, and consider the display logic of the narrow vertical format.
Historical Context
Created in 2010 for the 'Desaturated' exhibition at New Image Gallery, Brimstone M sits alongside Brimstone X in RETNA's early gallery editions. The show and its Modern Multiples serigraphs mark the artist's formal entry into curated exhibition contexts from a street-art foundation.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 59 x 22 inches; This is a 5 color serigraph published and printed by Modern Multiples for RETNA's "Desaturated" show at New Image Gallery in West Hollywood (2010).
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 16.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Retna'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: Created in 2010 for the 'Desaturated' exhibition at New Image Gallery, Brimstone M sits alongside Brimstone X in RETNA's early gallery editions. 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 2010 and attributes the edition to New Image Art. The saved description also notes: This is a 5 color serigraph published and printed by Modern Multiples for RETNA's "Desaturated" show at New Image Gallery in West Hollywood (2010).
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 New Image Art. 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.
- Retna — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- RETNA (Q16218751) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How does this relate to Brimstone X?
It is the companion 'M' variant from the same 'Desaturated' series, sharing format and edition size.
Who published the print?
Modern Multiples published and printed it for the New Image Gallery show.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 16.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 59 x 22 inches.
