Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Amorphous
Summary
Amorphous (2019) is a screen print in an edition of 300 on Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper, measuring 70 x 50 cm. Beyond conventional ink, it incorporates Quink ink, bleach and acid, and is hand-finished, signed and numbered by the artist, giving each impression subtle individual variation.
Why It Matters
The combination of screen print ink with bleach and acid is central to Vhils' studio vocabulary, echoing the corrosive, subtractive processes of his wall carvings. Amorphous shows how he reproduces the weathered, eroded surface quality of his public work within an accessible paper edition.
Collector Perspective
As a larger edition of 300, Amorphous is one of Vhils' more attainable entry points, yet the hand-finishing means no two impressions are identical. Collectors should examine how the bleach and acid interact with the print on their specific copy, and confirm the signature, numbering and the correct China White stock.
Historical Context
Working under the name Vhils, Alexandre Farto is a Lisbon-born artist known internationally for excavated portraits. In 2019 his studio was producing paper editions that carried the chemical and corrosive techniques of his large-scale work into a repeatable format, of which Amorphous is a representative example.
FAQ
What makes each Amorphous impression unique?
Each is hand-finished with Quink ink, bleach and acid, so surface effects vary between impressions despite the shared screen-print base.
What paper is used?
It is printed on Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper at 70 x 50 cm.
How large is the edition?
The edition runs to 300, signed and numbered by the artist.
About the Artist
Vhils is the working name of Alexandre Farto, a Portuguese visual artist born in 1987 near Lisbon. He is internationally recognized for a pioneering "carving" technique in which he excavates portraits from layered walls, billboards, and surfaces using chisels, drills, and controlled explosives, effectively creating images by removing material rather than adding it. His large-scale murals appear in cities across the globe, and his studio editions translate this bas-relief, destructive-creation aesthetic into prints, laser-cut works, and mixed-media pieces. Vhils has exhibited widely and collaborated on major public and institutional projects.
Collecting Vhils at Gauntlet Gallery
What Vhils works can I collect?
Beyond his walls, Vhils produces signed, numbered studio editions including screenprints, hand-carved paper, laser-cut metal, and mixed-media relief works. Editions that preserve his signature carving texture are especially sought after. Gauntlet Gallery favors pieces in excellent condition with intact surfaces and complete documentation.
How is a Vhils piece authenticated?
We sell Vhils works with documented studio provenance, supported by the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed exactly as it will ship, including signature, edition number, and any embossing or studio marks, so details are verifiable up front.
What drives value?
Medium and technique (unique carved and relief works over flat prints), edition size, scale, condition, and documented provenance all shape price. Hand-worked, textural, and one-of-a-kind pieces carry the highest premiums.