Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Evolution
Summary
Evolution is the hand-finished 2024 companion to Origin, a Bordalo II and Vhils collaboration combining giclée, Quink ink, bleach and spray on Photo Smooth 270gsm paper at 100 by 70 centimetres. It runs to a small edition of 35 plus 10 artist proofs and 5 RN.
Why It Matters
Where Origin is a straight giclée, Evolution layers ink, bleach and spray by hand so each example is unique, elevating the collaboration to a premium tier. The larger format and dual signatures of two major Portuguese artists heighten its significance.
Collector Perspective
The edition of just 35 and labour-intensive hand-finishing make this the more coveted of the two Bordalo II and Vhils works, offering genuine uniqueness at a larger 100 by 70 scale. Mixed chemical media reward stable, controlled display conditions.
Historical Context
Produced in 2024 as the elevated version of the pair, Evolution showcases Vhils's characteristic use of bleach and Quink ink as expressive tools alongside Bordalo II. The collaboration unites two defining voices of contemporary Portuguese street art.
FAQ
How does Evolution differ from Origin?
Evolution is hand-finished with Quink ink, bleach and spray in a small edition of 35, while Origin is a larger standard giclée.
Who created it?
A collaboration between Bordalo II and Vhils, both signing and numbering.
What is the edition size?
Thirty-five pieces plus 10 artist proofs and 5 RN.
Why is each piece unique?
The hand-applied ink, bleach and spray mean no two examples are identical.
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.