Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Origin
Summary
Origin is a 2024 collaborative giclée print signed and numbered by Bordalo II and Vhils, printed on Photo Smooth 270gsm paper at 70 by 50 centimetres. It was released in a substantial edition of 275 plus 27 artist proofs and 15 RN.
Why It Matters
The pairing of Vhils with Bordalo II, another leading Portuguese street artist known for assembled-waste sculptures, makes Origin a notable meeting of two distinct urban-art voices. The collaboration bridges Vhils's carved portraiture with Bordalo's ecological, material-driven practice.
Collector Perspective
With a large edition of 275 plus proofs, Origin is an accessible way to own a work signed by both artists. Its cross-collector appeal spans followers of each name, though the sizeable run keeps it firmly at the entry tier of availability.
Historical Context
Released in 2024, Origin represents a collaboration between two prominent figures of the Portuguese street-art scene. Both artists work with the materials and imagery of the city, and the joint edition situates their shared national context within a single work.
FAQ
Who created Origin?
A collaboration between Bordalo II and Vhils, both signing and numbering the edition.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 275 plus 27 artist proofs and 15 RN, one of the larger runs in this group.
What is the medium?
A giclée print on Photo Smooth 270gsm paper.
How does it relate to Evolution?
Both are 2024 Bordalo II and Vhils collaborations; Evolution is the smaller hand-finished companion edition.
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.