Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Evolution
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: Edition of 35 plus 10 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
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2024
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 100 x 70 cm; Giclée print, Quink ink, bleach and spray on paper; Hand-finished, signed and numbered by Bordalo II & Vhils; Photo Smooth 270 g/m2 paper.
- Edition details
- Edition of 35 plus 10 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: 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. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2024 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
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.
