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Caught Fire (Pink / Blue)
Summary
Caught Fire (Pink / Blue) is a 2022 print in acrylic and silkscreen ink on archival paper, sized 31 x 39 inches in an edition of 22. Signed, stamped, and embossed, the Pink/Blue colorway sits among the studio's larger-format, hand-worked editions, where acrylic overlays lift a silkscreen base into individually varied territory.
Why It Matters
With an edition of 22 and hand-applied acrylic, Caught Fire (Pink / Blue) is a scarce, variation-rich piece. The large 31 x 39 inch format gives the composition strong presence, and the specific Pink/Blue colorway distinguishes it from sibling variants, a hallmark of Faile's colorway-based release strategy.
Collector Perspective
The low edition of 22 and hand-painting make impression-level individuality and condition central. Collectors should verify the signature, stamp, and emboss, and understand the Pink/Blue name denotes one of several colorways. The acrylic layers warrant condition scrutiny given the scarcity and scale of the work.
Historical Context
Faile routinely releases a composition in multiple small-edition colorways, each hand-finished, rewarding collectors who chase variants. Caught Fire (Pink / Blue) reflects this method, combining screen printing with acrylic hand-work at large scale, consistent with the studio's 2022 editioned practice.
FAQ
How limited is Caught Fire (Pink / Blue)?
It is an edition of 22, hand-finished with acrylic over silkscreen.
What does Pink / Blue indicate?
It is a specific colorway of the Caught Fire composition.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 31 x 39 inches, a large format for the studio.
Is it authenticated with studio marks?
Yes, it is signed, stamped, and embossed FAILE 2022.
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.