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Bunny Boy (NY Is Our Bag (Offset))
Summary
Bunny Boy, from the 2024 'NY Is Our Bag' series, is a FAILE offset print on uncoated paper measuring 20 x 28 inches. Signed and stamped, it presents the duo's Bunny Boy motif in an accessible offset format. The uncoated stock gives the image a matte, poster-like immediacy true to FAILE's street sensibility.
Why It Matters
Bunny Boy is one of FAILE's enduring recurring characters, and this signed offset makes the motif attainable at an entry-level price. As part of the 'NY Is Our Bag' series, it ties the work to FAILE's Brooklyn identity. The signed-and-stamped offset format is ideal for collectors starting out or completing a character-based grouping.
Collector Perspective
Offset prints on uncoated paper are FAILE's most accessible signed releases, prioritizing image and character over edition scarcity. Signed and stamped authentication still provides provenance. The 20 x 28 inch size and matte finish read as a fine-art poster, and the recognizable Bunny Boy subject gives it lasting appeal for series collectors.
Historical Context
Bunny Boy recurs across FAILE's body of work as a signature figure drawn from their appropriated pulp and comic vocabulary. The 2024 'NY Is Our Bag' series celebrates the duo's New York roots, and offset editions like this one broaden access to their most iconic characters without the constraints of hand-pulled printing.
FAQ
Is this a limited edition?
It is a signed and stamped offset print rather than a numbered limited edition, making it one of FAILE's most accessible releases.
Who is Bunny Boy?
Bunny Boy is one of FAILE's recurring signature characters, drawn from their appropriated pulp and comic imagery.
What is the 'NY Is Our Bag' series?
A 2024 FAILE series celebrating the duo's New York identity, of which Bunny Boy is one image.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 20 x 28 inches, printed offset on uncoated paper.
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.