Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Brave And The Strong (First edition)
Summary
Brave And The Strong is a hand-painted edition of 24 combining acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, measuring 25 x 38 inches. Faile described it as the final image released from their Lost in Glimmering Shadows series, layered with what the duo called countless layers of Faile love, and signed, stamped, and numbered in 2010.
Why It Matters
As the closing image of the Lost in Glimmering Shadows series, it carries a sense of finality within that body of work. The hand-finishing on every sheet means no two are identical, positioning this closer to a unique work than a standard silkscreen and elevating its standing among Faile's 2010 output.
Collector Perspective
An edition of only 24 with individual hand-painting makes this genuinely scarce, and per-sheet variation means condition and the specific painterly character of a given copy both drive desirability. Verify the signature, stamp, and number, and assess the acrylic layers for any flaking around heavily built-up passages.
Historical Context
The Lost in Glimmering Shadows series showcased Faile's dense, romantic layering, and this print's role as its last release gives it a bookend status. The acrylic-and-silkscreen hand-finished method reflects the labor-intensive studio practice the duo leaned into during this period.
FAQ
What makes each print unique?
Each of the 24 is hand-painted with acrylic over silkscreen, so no two sheets are identical.
What series is it from?
It was the last image released from Faile's Lost in Glimmering Shadows series.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 24, hand-finished and individually signed, stamped, and numbered.
What paper and media were used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, at 25 x 38 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.