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F-Head (Savage Encounters)
Summary
F-Head (Savage Encounters) is a 2007 Faile edition of five, produced in acrylic and silkscreen ink on paper at 17 x 25.5 inches. It applies the collective's compact F-Head format to the Savage Encounters theme, layering pulp-adventure imagery into a tightly cropped composition. One of Faile's smallest 2007 runs.
Why It Matters
This piece unites two distinct threads in Faile's catalog: the intimate F-Head format and the Savage-titled pulp-adventure series. The result is a small hand-finished edition that concentrates the collective's iconography into a compact frame. At only five impressions, it sits among the scarcest Faile editions of the year.
Collector Perspective
An edition of five makes F-Head (Savage Encounters) very scarce. Collectors who follow the F-Head format prize its intimacy and the visible hand-work in each acrylic-and-silkscreen layer. Because these are hand-finished sheets, condition and the clarity of any signature or numbering are central to how each impression is assessed.
Historical Context
The F-Head works represent a compact variant within Faile's 2007 studio practice, contrasting with their large collage panels. Pairing the format with the Savage Encounters theme shows how the collective recombined their formats and titles into distinct small editions during this prolific period.
FAQ
How does this relate to the other F-Head print?
It shares the compact F-Head format with Savage Dreams (F-Head), but applies it to the Savage Encounters theme. Both are 2007 editions of five.
What is the edition size?
F-Head (Savage Encounters) is an edition of five, one of Faile's smallest 2007 runs, in acrylic and silkscreen ink on paper.
What size is the sheet?
It measures 17 x 25.5 inches, the compact vertical format characteristic of the F-Head series.
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.