Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Subsume #2 (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Subsume #2 (First Edition), 2019, is the companion to Subsume #1: a silkscreen in ink and bleach at 70 x 50 cm, edition of 80 plus 8 artist's proofs. It continues the bleach-driven, subtractive treatment across the pair, offering a second facet of the same portrait investigation.
Collector notes: Edition of 80 plus 8 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Subsume #2 completes the two-part statement, reinforcing Vhils' theme of images emerging through erosion. Held together, the pair demonstrates his method of using bleach to unmake surface and reveal form, a paper analogue to the way his wall portraits are chiselled out rather than added on.
Collector Perspective
With 80 plus 8 AP, Subsume #2 shares the relative scarcity of its counterpart. Collectors frequently seek matching low numbers across the pair. Because bleach reacts individually on each sheet, comparing the two impressions for tonal balance is worthwhile when assembling the diptych.
Historical Context
Released alongside Subsume #1 in 2019, this print belongs to Vhils' bleach-based silkscreen output. It reflects the studio phase in which Alexandre Farto systematised the corrosive surface effects of his public carvings into limited paper editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 70 x 50 cm; silkscreen, ink and bleach.
- Edition details
- Edition of 80 plus 8 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Released alongside Subsume #1 in 2019, this print belongs to Vhils' bleach-based silkscreen output. 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 2019 and attributes the edition to Magda Danysz Gallery.
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 Magda Danysz Gallery. 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
Does Subsume #2 stand alone?
It can, but it was conceived as the companion to Subsume #1 and is often collected as a pair.
What is the edition size?
80 impressions plus 8 artist's proofs, matching Subsume #1.
What medium is it?
Silkscreen with ink and bleach on paper at 70 x 50 cm.
