Michiel Folkers (1982) - 117-6-6 (ORIGINAL)






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Michiel Folkers (Gieler) presents the original, unique print 117-6-6 (ORIGINAL) in deep red acrylic ink on 340 g museum paper, signed on the front, 70 x 50 cm, created in 2026 and sold directly by the artist, with Certificate of Authenticity.
Description from the seller
Original artwork: Unique Teddy Bear Print on Museum Paper
This original work is made with a second-hand teddy bear, sourced from flea markets or rescued from the waste stream. The teddy bear is dipped in deep dark red acrylic ink and then pressed in one motion onto high-quality museum paper. Each print is unique; due to the printing technique and the deformation of the bear, the same image can never be reproduced.
The teddy bear is a recurring motif within the oeuvre of Michiel Folkers (Gieler) and appears in both his studio and street works.
Artist: Michiel Folkers (Gieler)
Technique: Original print with acrylic ink
Material: Deep red acrylic ink on 340 g acid-free museum paper
Edition: Unique
Signed: Yes, on the front
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping: Within 48 hours, carefully packed and shipped in a sturdy tube.
Number: 117-6-6 (visible in embossing on the front)
The numbering 117-6-6 stands for:
- the 117th teddy bear used;
- the 6th original print;
- from a total of 6 unique prints made with this teddy bear.
After the sixth print, the ink buildup and the structure of the teddy bear have changed to such an extent that further prints no longer have the same quality or appearance. Therefore, this edition is definitively closed.
About the artist
Michiel Folkers (1982), better known as Gieler, began in the late 1990s as a graffiti artist in Amsterdam. The influence of the street remains visible in his work: direct, raw, and experimental. From his studio, he develops unique techniques in which everyday objects are used as printing tools. His work is in private collections and is sold internationally through galleries and art platforms.
Seller's Story
Original artwork: Unique Teddy Bear Print on Museum Paper
This original work is made with a second-hand teddy bear, sourced from flea markets or rescued from the waste stream. The teddy bear is dipped in deep dark red acrylic ink and then pressed in one motion onto high-quality museum paper. Each print is unique; due to the printing technique and the deformation of the bear, the same image can never be reproduced.
The teddy bear is a recurring motif within the oeuvre of Michiel Folkers (Gieler) and appears in both his studio and street works.
Artist: Michiel Folkers (Gieler)
Technique: Original print with acrylic ink
Material: Deep red acrylic ink on 340 g acid-free museum paper
Edition: Unique
Signed: Yes, on the front
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping: Within 48 hours, carefully packed and shipped in a sturdy tube.
Number: 117-6-6 (visible in embossing on the front)
The numbering 117-6-6 stands for:
- the 117th teddy bear used;
- the 6th original print;
- from a total of 6 unique prints made with this teddy bear.
After the sixth print, the ink buildup and the structure of the teddy bear have changed to such an extent that further prints no longer have the same quality or appearance. Therefore, this edition is definitively closed.
About the artist
Michiel Folkers (1982), better known as Gieler, began in the late 1990s as a graffiti artist in Amsterdam. The influence of the street remains visible in his work: direct, raw, and experimental. From his studio, he develops unique techniques in which everyday objects are used as printing tools. His work is in private collections and is sold internationally through galleries and art platforms.
