Gauntlet Gallery — Retna Print Index
El Salvador
Work Summary & Collector Notes
El Salvador (2014) is a two-color serigraph on Coventry Rag 290 gsm in an edition of 60, released May 10, 2014 at Plaza de la Raza in Los Angeles. At 19 x 13 inches, it is a compact, community-rooted print tied to a specific LA release event.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 60. 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
The release at Plaza de la Raza, a Los Angeles cultural center, gives this print strong local and cultural resonance. The title and venue connect Retna's script to Latino heritage and his LA roots, making it a documented, place-specific work rather than a purely commercial edition.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 60 and an intimate 19 x 13 inches, this is a modestly scaled but genuinely scarce piece. Its provenance from the Plaza de la Raza release adds narrative value. Coventry Rag is an archival cotton stock; confirm the two-color registration, signature, and numbering.
Historical Context
Plaza de la Raza is a long-standing arts and cultural center in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles. Retna's 2014 release there underscores his connection to LA's Latino community and his origins as a hometown artist whose invented alphabet draws on multicultural sources.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 19 x 13 inches; The edition is 60 on Coventry rag 290gsm two color, proceeds from the sale will go to the "Marte" museum in El Salvador.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 60.
- 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: 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 2014 and attributes the edition to Smogtown.
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 Smogtown. 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
Where was it released?
At Plaza de la Raza, a cultural center in Los Angeles, on May 10, 2014.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 60, printed in two colors on Coventry Rag 290 gsm.
Why is the venue significant?
Plaza de la Raza is an LA Latino arts center, tying the print to Retna's hometown and cultural roots.
