Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Morphed (First Edition)
Summary
Morphed (2012), credited to Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, is a hand-finished screen print in an edition of 100 at 120 × 80 cm on Hahnemühle 300gsm. Built with Quink ink, bleach, acid, and screen-printed acrylic paint, each impression is unique and signed and numbered.
Why It Matters
At 120 × 80 cm, Morphed is one of the largest editions in Vhils' catalogue, translating the monumental scale of his walls onto paper. The dual credit to Alexandre Farto and Vhils signals the period when his given name still appeared prominently alongside his tag on formal editions.
Collector Perspective
The commanding scale makes Morphed a statement wall piece, and the full Quink-bleach-acid method ensures each of the 100 impressions is genuinely unique. Its 2012 date places it among Vhils' earlier large-format prints, appealing to collectors seeking his foundational screen-print work.
Historical Context
Produced in 2012, Morphed dates from the phase when Vhils was scaling his corrosive studio process up to wall-like dimensions on paper. The Alexandre Farto aka Vhils credit reflects the era before the Vhils name fully eclipsed his birth name in the art market.
FAQ
Why is Alexandre Farto named?
Alexandre Farto is the artist's birth name; early editions like this one credited him as 'Alexandre Farto aka Vhils.'
How large is the print?
120 × 80 cm, among the largest of his editioned screen prints.
Is each impression unique?
Yes, the Quink, bleach, and acid process makes all 100 sheets individual.
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.