Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Data Bass (Electro Yellow)
Summary
Data Bass: Electro Yellow is a 2023 UV blacklight 4-color silkscreen print, sized 16 x 20 inches in an edition of 100. Signed, dated, and numbered, its defining feature is UV-reactive ink that transforms under blacklight, giving the print a dual-state presentation between ambient and ultraviolet illumination.
Why It Matters
The UV blacklight process is the standout here, an uncommon technique that makes the print behave differently under different lighting. This experimental, tech-forward gesture fits Faile's playful engagement with music, sound, and pop culture, and offers collectors an interactive display quality rarely found in editioned prints.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 100 and an accessible format, Electro Yellow is one of the more attainable pieces in this group. Collectors should confirm the signature, date, and number, and note that the UV-reactive inks reward display under blacklight. The novelty of the process is the primary collecting hook rather than scarcity.
Historical Context
Faile's imagery frequently references music, nightlife, and electronic culture, themes echoed in the Data Bass title. The use of UV blacklight silkscreen reflects the duo's experimental streak with materials and process, extending their vocabulary into light-reactive territory alongside their more traditional editions.
FAQ
What makes Electro Yellow unusual?
It is printed with UV blacklight-reactive inks, so it transforms under ultraviolet light.
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 100, signed, dated, and numbered.
How is it printed?
As a UV blacklight 4-color silkscreen print at 16 x 20 inches.
Is a blacklight required to view it?
Not required, but the UV-reactive layer only reveals fully under blacklight.
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.