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Almost Rapture
Summary
Almost Rapture is a 2016 twenty-three-color silkscreen in an edition of 300, printed on Coventry Rag 325gsm at 23 x 35 inches (58 x 89cm). Signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE, it delivers the studio's layered pulp-romance imagery at a large, wall-commanding scale.
Why It Matters
With twenty-three hand-pulled colors and a nearly three-foot dimension, Almost Rapture is a substantial statement print. The title's romantic-apocalyptic tone reflects FAILE's recurring fusion of devotional and pulp themes, making it a strong representative of the duo's mature graphic style.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 300 with full signing, stamping, and embossing places this in FAILE's core collectible tier. The heavyweight Coventry Rag stock and high color count reward close viewing. Its large format makes condition of the deckle and corners especially worth checking.
Historical Context
By 2016 FAILE's silkscreen output had settled into a recognizable house style — many colors, heavy rag paper, embossed authentication. Almost Rapture embodies that standard, blending sacred and secular iconography in the manner that has defined the duo since their early Brooklyn work.
FAQ
How many colors are in Almost Rapture?
Twenty-three colors, hand-pulled on Coventry Rag 325gsm.
What is the edition size?
300, at 23 x 35 inches (58 x 89cm).
How is it authenticated?
Signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE, 2016.
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.