Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Predominate
Summary
Predominate (2018) is a giclée print in an edition of 300, signed and numbered, on LS Radiant White 100% cotton 270 g/m2 paper at 50 x 70 cm. Unlike Vhils' bleach-and-acid screen prints, this is a pigment-based giclée, giving it a cleaner, photographic reproduction of the image.
Why It Matters
Predominate demonstrates the range of Vhils' editioned output. Choosing giclée rather than corrosive screen printing shifts the emphasis from tactile erosion to crisp tonal fidelity, offering collectors a different way to hold his portrait imagery on paper.
Collector Perspective
At 300 impressions on archival cotton stock, Predominate is an approachable work. Because it is a giclée, its appeal rests on print clarity and paper condition rather than hand-finished variation. Verify the signature, edition number and that the cotton sheet is clean and unfaded.
Historical Context
By 2018 Vhils had a mature studio practice spanning multiple print methods. Predominate reflects his willingness to move between processes, here using high-quality giclée on 100% cotton paper to circulate his excavated-portrait imagery to a wider audience.
FAQ
How does Predominate differ from Vhils' screen prints?
It is a pigment giclée on cotton paper rather than a bleach-and-acid screen print, giving a cleaner reproduction without hand-finished variation.
What is the paper stock?
LS Radiant White 100% cotton 270 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.