Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Son Of Electric Illuminati
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Son of Electric Illuminati is a 2010 Ron English silkscreen printed on gold paper, 18 x 24 inches, in a signed and numbered edition of 100. Pulled by Burlesque Studio and released exclusively beginning that April, it applies English's conspiracy-culture imagery to a striking metallic ground.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Silkscreen print on gold paper, edition of 100, 18 x 24" signed and numbered by Ron English, pulled by Burlesque Studio. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Electric Illuminati theme lets English satirize secret-society and all-seeing-eye iconography, a recurring vein in his work that skewers paranoia and power symbolism. Screenprinted on gold stock by a respected studio, it is a technically distinctive object within his print catalog.
Collector Perspective
Hand-pulled screenprints on gold paper carry a materiality that giclees lack, and the edition of 100 keeps it scarce. The Burlesque Studio production and exclusive April 2010 release add appeal. Collectors should confirm signature and numbering and inspect the delicate gold surface for handling wear.
Historical Context
Illuminati and all-seeing-eye motifs have long circulated in conspiracy lore, from currency symbolism to pop paranoia. English's 2010 treatment turns that iconography into pointed satire, extending his habit of appropriating loaded cultural symbols and reflecting the collaborative print-studio culture of the period.
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 24 x 18 inches; Silkscreen print on gold paper, edition of 100, 18 x 24" signed and numbered by Ron English, pulled by Burlesque Studio.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Silkscreen print on gold paper, edition of 100, 18 x 24" signed and numbered by Ron English, pulled by Burlesque Studio.
- 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 Ron English'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 2010 and attributes the edition to Popaganda.
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 Popaganda. 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.
- POPaganda — official site — Ron English studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Ron English (artist) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Ron English (Q582475) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What printing method was used?
It is a hand-pulled silkscreen on gold paper, produced by Burlesque Studio.
What is the edition size and dimensions?
An edition of 100 at 18 x 24 inches, signed and numbered by Ron English.
When was it released?
It was offered exclusively beginning in April 2010.
What does the imagery reference?
It plays on Illuminati and all-seeing-eye conspiracy symbolism, a recurring satirical theme in English's work.
