Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Bedtime Stories Blocks
Summary
Bedtime Stories Blocks is a small sculptural edition of 150 released from Faile's 2010 Bedtime Stories show. Each box contains eight 2 x 2 x 2 inch wooden blocks, every face screen-printed, echoing the fragments seen in the Faile Tower installed at the gallery. Boxed dimensions are roughly 4 x 4 x 4 inches.
Why It Matters
These blocks convert exhibition ephemera into a collectible object, letting owners reconfigure Faile's iconography by hand. As multiples derived directly from the same processes powering the wood paintings, they blur the line between print, sculpture, and interactive artwork in a way few street-art editions attempt.
Collector Perspective
Completeness is everything here. Value rests on retaining all eight blocks with their original box, and on the printed faces surviving without chipped edges or scuffing. At 150, the edition is not tiny, but intact boxed sets with clean corners are the ones that hold interest.
Historical Context
The Faile Tower was a centerpiece of the 2010 Bedtime Stories presentation. These blocks are described as bits and pieces from that process, making the edition a tangible souvenir of the exhibition's sculptural experiments and the duo's move into three-dimensional work.
FAQ
How many blocks come in a set?
Each box contains eight 2 x 2 x 2 inch wooden blocks, all six sides printed.
Is this a print or a sculpture?
It sits between both. It is a screen-printed sculptural multiple derived from the wood-painting process.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 150.
Does the original box matter?
Yes. A complete set with all eight blocks and the original box is essential to the edition's integrity.
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.