Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
The Jaunt #093 - Destination
Summary
The Jaunt #093 - Destination (2023) is a silkscreen print on Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2 paper, approximately 50 x 70 cm, hand-finished with bleach and acid. Signed and numbered in an edition of 300 with 30 APs, it is the larger companion piece within the same Jaunt commission as Purpose.
Why It Matters
As a paired release, Destination completes a two-part narrative alongside Purpose, reflecting The Jaunt's journey-based framework. The bleach-and-acid hand-finishing on a crisp white heavyweight stock gives it Vhils's reactive, eroded surface treatment at a more substantial scale than its risograph companion, strengthening its standalone display value.
Collector Perspective
Collectors chasing completeness will want both Jaunt #093 works, though Destination holds its own as a larger silkscreen. At 300 plus 30 APs it is a broad edition, and the acid finishing means surface variation from sheet to sheet. The 50 x 70 cm size and archival Keaykolour stock make it a versatile, framing-friendly acquisition.
Historical Context
The Jaunt frequently pairs works or releases layered editions tied to a single artist trip, and #093 follows that model. Keaykolour is a coloured fine-paper line favoured for its consistent surface. Vhils's combination of silkscreen with reactive bleach and acid extends his wall-erosion aesthetic into the controlled environment of the print studio.
FAQ
How does this differ from Purpose?
Destination is the larger silkscreen at ~50 x 70 cm, while Purpose is a smaller risograph; both come from the same Jaunt #093 commission.
What is the edition size?
300, plus 30 artist's proofs, signed and numbered.
How is it hand-finished?
With bleach and acid, adding reactive surface variation to the silkscreen base.
What paper is used?
Keaykolour Original China White 300 g/m2.
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.