Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Grit
Summary
Grit (2017) is a two-colour screen print on Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper at 70 x 50 cm, made with screen print ink, Quink ink, bleach and acid. Hand-finished, signed and numbered in an edition of 300 plus 20 AP, each impression carries its own corrosive detailing.
Why It Matters
The title Grit aptly describes the rough, weathered texture that Vhils' bleach and acid produce. As a two-colour hand-finished screen print, it distils his portrait method into a focused, tactile image that mirrors the abrasion of the urban surfaces he carves.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 300 plus 20 AP makes Grit accessible while the hand-finishing keeps every impression individual. Collectors should evaluate the specific bleach-and-acid effects on their sheet and verify the two-colour registration, signature and numbering on the correct China White stock.
Historical Context
Grit belongs to Vhils' consistent 2017 studio output of hand-finished screen prints. Working under the Vhils name, Alexandre Farto used Quink ink, bleach and acid across this period to bring the eroded aesthetic of his public portraits into repeatable paper editions.
FAQ
How many colours is Grit?
It is a two-colour screen print, further worked with Quink ink, bleach and acid.
What is the edition size?
300 plus 20 artist's proofs, signed and numbered.
What paper is used?
Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper at 70 x 50 cm.
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.