Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Periferia Uniforme
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Periferia Uniforme , from 2009, is a signed and numbered edition of 200 measuring 70 x 50 cm. It is a multilayered print combining drawing inks, bleach, screenprint inks and varnish, a fuller technical stack than most of Vhils's prints, layering multiple media to build the eroded, textured surface he is known for.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 200. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This print showcases Vhils's most elaborate print process, drawing inks, bleach, screenprint inks, and varnish working together, to translate the depth of his physical wall work onto paper. The Portuguese title, roughly "uniform periphery," points to the marginal urban landscapes and homogenized outskirts that inform his imagery.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 200, this is more accessible than his small varied runs, making it a strong entry point for collectors seeking a technically rich Vhils print. The multilayer construction rewards close viewing. Verify signature and numbering, and check that the varnish and bleach layers are intact and free of surface damage.
Historical Context
Produced in 2009 during Vhils's rise from Lisbon's graffiti scene, the title reflects his engagement with the peripheries of the city, the uniform, overlooked outskirts where advertising, decay, and identity collide. These marginal spaces are the source material for the layered surfaces he reconstructs in the studio.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2009
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 70 x 50 cm; Multilayered print using drawing inks, bleach, screenprint inks and varnish.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 200.
- 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 2009 during Vhils's rise from Lisbon's graffiti scene, the title reflects his engagement with the peripheries of the city, the uniform, overlooked outskirts where advertising, decay, and identity collide. 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 2009 and attributes the edition to Pictures On Walls.
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 Pictures On Walls. 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
What does the title mean?
"Periferia Uniforme" translates roughly as "uniform periphery," referencing the homogenized urban outskirts central to Vhils's imagery.
What makes the technique notable?
It layers drawing inks, bleach, screenprint inks and varnish, one of the most involved processes among his prints.
How large is the edition?
A signed and numbered edition of 200, measuring 70 x 50 cm.
