Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Bunny Girl (Stencil)
Summary
Bunny Girl (Stencil) is a 2008 hand-finished work combining acrylic, spray paint, and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, 25 x 38 inches, from an edition of 7. Signed, stamped, and numbered Faile, its black-on-black stencil treatment gives it a subdued, tonal surface distinct from the studio's higher-contrast prints.
Why It Matters
The addition of spray paint over silkscreen bridges Faile's street practice and its studio editions, making this a hybrid object. A black-on-black palette is an unusual, restrained choice that rewards close viewing. With just 7 examples, it sits among the studio's tightly limited hand-worked runs.
Collector Perspective
Spray-paint elements mean each sheet in this edition of 7 carries genuinely unique passages, so examine the stencil layer carefully. The tonal black surface can show handling more readily than lighter grounds, so condition assessment matters. Verify signature, stamp, and numbering, and treat the spray-paint variation as part of the work's value rather than an inconsistency.
Historical Context
The Bunny Girl is part of Faile's recurring femme-fatale cast, and rendering her as a stencil nods directly to the street-art techniques that shaped the studio's early identity. In 2008 the duo frequently folded spray paint into editions, blurring the line between wall work and collectible print.
FAQ
What makes this a hybrid work?
It combines studio silkscreen with spray paint and stenciling, techniques rooted in Faile's street practice.
How many were produced?
An edition of 7 hand-finished examples.
What is the palette?
A restrained black-on-black stencil treatment, unusual within the 2008 line.
Is each example identical?
No, the spray-paint layer introduces unique variation across the numbered run.
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.