Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Intangible
Summary
Intangible (2018) is a screen print in an edition of 300 on Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper at 70 x 50 cm. Made with screen print ink, Quink ink, bleach and acid, it is hand-finished, signed and numbered, giving each impression its own corrosive character.
Why It Matters
Intangible is a clear representative of Vhils' hand-finished screen-print method, where bleach and acid disrupt the surface to mimic weathered walls. The title's theme of the immaterial plays against the very physical, eroded texture of the print, capturing his interest in what is stripped away.
Collector Perspective
As a 300-edition work, Intangible is an accessible Vhils, yet the hand-finishing means no two are alike. Collectors should assess the specific interaction of bleach and ink on their copy and confirm the signature, numbering and correct paper stock before purchase.
Historical Context
Released in 2018 under the Vhils name, Intangible sits within Alexandre Farto's consistent studio practice of that period, applying Quink ink, bleach and acid to screen prints to echo the excavated portraits he carves in public space.
FAQ
Is each Intangible impression unique?
Yes, hand-finishing with Quink ink, bleach and acid gives every impression individual surface variation.
What are the dimensions?
70 x 50 cm on Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper.
What is the edition size?
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.