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A Call To Adventure
Summary
"A Call To Adventure" is an 18-layer screen print from an edition of 225, measuring roughly 28.75 x 24 inches. Inspired by FAILE's wood paintings and their sculptural pallet-and-block elements, it channels that dimensional imagery into vivid, playful printed color, dated 2013.
Why It Matters
The print directly references FAILE's wood-painting period, giving collectors a graphic window into that sculptural phase. Its 18-layer construction demonstrates the duo's technical ambition, and the edition of 225 sits in a middle tier, more available than the hand-finished 20s but scarcer than the 500-count flagships, offering a balanced collecting proposition.
Collector Perspective
Buyers appreciate the tie to FAILE's wood-panel and pallet works, which makes the print feel like a companion to the more expensive originals. The bright palette and 18-layer depth give it strong wall presence. At 225 impressions, condition and vibrancy of the printed colors carry weight in comparing available examples.
Historical Context
Around 2012–2013 FAILE developed a series of wood paintings incorporating pallets, blocks, and reclaimed timber, blurring painting and sculpture. "A Call To Adventure" captures that impulse in print, echoing the joyful adventurousness of the source work and reflecting the duo's push to translate three-dimensional experiments into two-dimensional editions.
FAQ
What inspired this print?
It draws on FAILE's wood paintings, which use sculptural pallets and blocks.
How many layers does it have?
It is an 18-layer screen print.
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 225, dated 2013.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures approximately 28.75 x 24 inches.
About the Artist
FAILE is a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration founded in 1999 by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller. Known for a distinctive collage aesthetic that blends comic-book imagery, pulp advertising, religious iconography, and street-poster typography, FAILE built its reputation through wheat-pasted works and stencils in cities worldwide. The duo is celebrated for reviving printmaking and woodblock techniques, and for immersive installations such as their prayer-wheel and temple environments. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including projects with the New York City Ballet, bridging street practice and fine-art institutions.
Collecting Faile at Gauntlet Gallery
Which FAILE works are best to collect?
FAILE's signed, numbered silkscreen editions and their hand-finished wood and mixed-media pieces are the core of the market. Screenprints from their studio releases offer an accessible entry, while unique wooden "blocks" and painted works sit at the higher end. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with strong color registration.
How is a FAILE piece authenticated?
We sell FAILE works with documented studio provenance, backed by the edition's signature and numbering. Every piece is photographed as-is, including the signature, edition number, and any studio markings, so you can confirm details before purchase.
What makes one FAILE piece worth more?
Edition size, medium (unique wood pieces over open prints), iconic imagery, condition, and provenance from a known release all drive value. Hand-embellished and one-of-a-kind works consistently outperform standard editioned prints.