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Across The Cosmos (Burgundy)
Summary
Across The Cosmos (Burgundy) is a 2026 FAILE screen print in an edition of 50, described as a 'Salvation B-Side.' Printed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 archival paper at 17 x 25 inches, it is signed, stamped, and embossed. The burgundy palette gives the celestial composition a deep, iconographic warmth.
Why It Matters
Its designation as a Salvation B-Side ties this print to FAILE's practice of releasing companion works that expand on a primary composition, a structure that rewards collectors following a body of work. At just 50 impressions on premium Lenox 100 stock, the Burgundy colorway is a limited, tightly editioned release from 2026.
Collector Perspective
The B-Side framing appeals to collectors who track FAILE's release logic and want the fuller narrative around a given theme. An edition of 50 places it firmly in limited territory. Signed, stamped, and embossed authentication supports provenance, and Lenox 100 is a durable cotton-content archival paper favored for hand-pulled prints.
Historical Context
FAILE frequently frames releases in musical terms, with 'B-Sides' functioning as companion editions to a lead work. The Salvation theme and cosmic imagery draw on the duo's long engagement with religious and iconographic motifs, recasting them through layered screen printing in a contemporary palette.
FAQ
What does 'Salvation B-Side' mean?
It designates the print as a companion release to a primary Salvation composition, a structure FAILE uses to expand on a central theme.
How limited is this edition?
It is an edition of 50, signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE.
What paper is used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 archival paper, a premium cotton-content stock.
What size is it?
The print measures 17 x 25 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.