Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Bunny Boy Mix Up
Summary
This work is a hand-painted, silkscreened mixed-media print on Lenox 100 paper at 38 x 50 inches, from a varied edition of 15, signed and stamped by Faile. Titled in the source as "Bunny Boy Mpls. I," it is a large hand-painted multiple featuring Faile's recurring Bunny Boy character in an imposing gallery-scale format.
Why It Matters
Bunny Boy is one of Faile's most recognizable recurring characters, and this large hand-painted multiple treats each of the 15 impressions as a substantially unique work. At over four feet tall with individual hand-painting, it sits at the ambitious end of Faile's editioned output, closer to a series of unique paintings than a standard print run.
Collector Perspective
Note the source material references both the title "Bunny Boy Mix Up" and "Bunny Boy Mpls. I" with a 2003 date, so confirm exact title, date, and edition details with the seller before purchase. As a hand-painted multiple of 15 at 38 x 50 inches, each impression varies significantly — request specific images and verify the signature and stamp.
Historical Context
The Bunny Boy motif recurs throughout Faile's work as part of their cast of collaged characters. Hand-painted multiples like this blur the boundary between print and painting, a format the studio used for its most ambitious editioned pieces. The "Mpls." reference suggests ties to a Minneapolis showing or series within the character's broader run.
FAQ
Is this a print or a painting?
It is a hand-painted multiple — silkscreen combined with individual hand-painting — so it blends both.
What is the edition size?
It is a varied edition of 15, with each impression hand-painted and therefore unique.
How large is it?
It measures 38 x 50 inches, a large gallery-scale format.
Why do the title and date vary in the description?
The source references both "Bunny Boy Mix Up" and "Bunny Boy Mpls. I" with a 2003 date; confirm exact details with the seller before purchase.
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.