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Deplete
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Deplete (2022) is a risograph print on paper, 42 x 30 cm, signed and numbered in an edition of 210 with 20 APs. Rendered in the bold, textured flat tones characteristic of the riso process, it presents a Vhils portrait at a modest, accessible scale, distinct from his heavier chemically finished editions.
Collector notes: Edition of 210 plus 20 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Compared to his acid-and-bleach works, Deplete foregrounds the risograph medium itself, whose grain and slight registration character give the portrait a graphic, printerly quality. It shows Vhils working in a more straightforward reproduction format while retaining his eroded-portrait imagery, broadening the range of techniques across his 2022 output.
Collector Perspective
At 210 plus 20 APs and a compact 42 x 30 cm, Deplete is one of the more approachable and affordable Vhils editions, well suited to newer collectors or grouped display. The risograph medium gives it a distinctive texture at a lower price point than his hand-finished or sculptural works. Standard archival framing with acid-free materials is recommended.
Historical Context
Risograph printing, a stencil-based duplication technology, has been widely adopted by contemporary and street artists for its economy and bold aesthetic. Vhils used riso across several 2022 editions, including Jaunt and bleach-worked pieces. Deplete represents the medium in a cleaner form, part of a body of accessible works that widened his collector base.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2022
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Risograph; catalog dimensions 42 x 30 cm; Risograph print on paper.
- Edition details
- Edition of 210 plus 20 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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 Vhils'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 Underdogs.
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 Underdogs. 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.
- Vhils — official site — Vhils studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Vhils — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Vhils (Q115823) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What is the edition size of Deplete?
Edition of 210, plus 20 artist's proofs, signed and numbered.
What is the medium?
A risograph print on paper, 42 x 30 cm.
How does it differ from his bleach and acid works?
Deplete foregrounds the risograph process itself rather than adding reactive chemical finishing.
Is it an accessible piece?
Yes; its compact size and riso medium make it one of his more affordable editions.
