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Eastern Suspenso
Summary
Eastern Suspenso is the fourth print in FAILE's SSYM Portfolio Series, a 2016 twenty-four-color silkscreen in an edition of 300. Printed on Coventry Rag 325gsm with deckled edges at 23 x 35 inches, it showcases the dense color layering that defines the portfolio's most elaborate sheets.
Why It Matters
A twenty-four-color build makes Eastern Suspenso one of the most layered prints in the SSYM suite. That color count is a marker of production complexity, and its identity as the fourth entry in the series gives collectors a clear place for it within the portfolio narrative.
Collector Perspective
Its position as a numbered entry in the SSYM sequence makes Eastern Suspenso desirable to collectors assembling the set. The high color count and large format support strong wall presence. Confirm the deckled Coventry Rag stock and the full signing chain when evaluating an impression.
Historical Context
The SSYM Portfolio Series rolled out across 2015–2016 as a run of FAILE's most technically demanding screen prints. Eastern Suspenso's Eastern-inflected imagery and twenty-four colors reflect the duo's habit of cross-cultural visual borrowing filtered through their signature graphic language.
FAQ
Which print in the series is this?
Eastern Suspenso is the fourth print in the SSYM Portfolio Series.
How many colors does it use?
Twenty-four colors, hand-pulled on Coventry Rag 325gsm.
What is the edition size and dimensions?
Edition of 300, at 23 x 35 inches with deckled edges.
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.