Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Endless Summer
Summary
Endless Summer is a 2024 FAILE screen print in an edition of 250, produced as a 10-layer silkscreen on archival Lenox 100 paper at 19 x 25 inches. Signed, embossed, and numbered, its ten-color build demonstrates the technical depth of FAILE's screen-printing process within a widely available edition.
Why It Matters
The 10-layer construction is the headline: each additional screen adds color depth and registration complexity, making Endless Summer a technically ambitious print despite its accessible edition of 250. It offers collectors a fully hand-pulled FAILE screen print, not a giclee, at an approachable tier while showcasing the studio's printmaking craft.
Collector Perspective
Ten layers of silkscreen deliver richer color and depth than typical prints, a point of technical appreciation for collectors. Lenox 100 archival paper supports longevity, and signed, embossed, and numbered marks secure provenance. At edition 250 and 19 x 25 inches, it balances availability with the credibility of a true multi-layer screen print.
Historical Context
FAILE's screen-printing practice is defined by dense layering, and a 10-color build like Endless Summer reflects the labor-intensive registration their studio is known for. The summery theme continues the duo's Pop vocabulary, and the choice of screen printing over giclee underscores their commitment to hand-pulled editions in 2024.
FAQ
What does '10-layer' mean?
The print is built from ten separate silkscreen layers, each adding color and depth, making it technically demanding despite the edition size.
Is this a screen print or giclee?
It is a hand-pulled 10-layer silkscreen print, not a giclee, on archival Lenox 100 paper.
How large is the edition?
It is an edition of 250, signed, embossed, and numbered by FAILE.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 19 x 25 inches.
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.