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Captivating Ganesha (First Edition)
Summary
Captivating Ganesha (First Edition) is a 2007 Faile varied edition of six, made in acrylic and silkscreen on archival Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 34 inches. It centers on the collective's recurring Ganesha figure, one of their most recognizable religious-iconographic motifs, rendered in a large hand-finished composition. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Why It Matters
Captivating Ganesha is a prime example of Faile's engagement with devotional imagery, placing the Hindu deity at the heart of a large collage-panel edition. At a varied edition of six, it is one of the scarcest Ganesha configurations in the 2007 catalog, and the First Edition designation adds priority within any related run.
Collector Perspective
With only six impressions, this is very scarce. Collectors drawn to Faile's spiritual iconography prize the Ganesha works, and the large 25 x 34 inch hand-finished format makes each sheet a substantial object. The Lenox 100 substrate and the clarity of the signature-and-number stamp are key evaluation points.
Historical Context
Ganesha recurs across Faile's catalog as one of their signature devotional images, reflecting the collective's borrowing from religious iconography alongside pulp and pop sources. The 2007 Lenox 100 editions represent a period when these cross-cultural references were fully integrated into Faile's studio language.
FAQ
How scarce is this piece?
Captivating Ganesha is a varied edition of six, one of the smallest Ganesha configurations in Faile's 2007 catalog.
What is the Ganesha imagery?
Ganesha is a recurring devotional figure in Faile's work, drawn from Hindu iconography and central to this large collage-panel composition.
What paper is used?
It is printed on archival Lenox 100 paper, hand-finished in acrylic and silkscreen, signed, stamped, and numbered.
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.