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Faile Dreams (In Color)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Faile Dreams (In Color) is a 2008 hand-finished screen print in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, 25 x 38 inches, from an edition of 15. Signed, stamped, and numbered, it belongs to Faile's self-referential 'Faile Dreams' series that turns the studio's own name into iconographic subject matter.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited Edition of 15. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Self-titled works occupy a special place in a collage-based practice, because they let the artists brand their own mythology. The color variant, produced against a brown-toned base, adds a chromatic layer to that identity play. An edition of 15 keeps it collectible while offering slightly more availability than the studio's single-digit runs.
Collector Perspective
The 'In Color' designation signals a distinct variant, so collectors should confirm which colorway they are acquiring and how it differs from any monochrome siblings. Because these were hand-finished, expect subtle differences between numbered examples. Confirm signature, stamp, and numbering, and assess the brown ground for evenness and any handling wear.
Historical Context
By 2008 Faile had moved fluidly between street work and studio editions, and the 'Faile Dreams' motif reflects that self-aware period. The line's mix of romance-comic imagery and the studio's own logotype captures how McNeil and Miller treated their collaborative name as both signature and image.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2008
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 38 x 25 inches; Faile Dreams in Color; Acrylic and Silkscreen Ink; Lenox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited Edition of 15.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Faile's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: By 2008 Faile had moved fluidly between street work and studio editions, and the 'Faile Dreams' motif reflects that self-aware period. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2008 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Faile Shop. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- FAILE — official site — FAILE studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official studio site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- FAILE (artist collaboration) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
FAQ
Why is it called 'In Color'?
It is a color variant of the Faile Dreams motif, distinguished from monochrome or single-tone versions in the series.
How many were made?
A limited edition of 15, each hand-finished with acrylic and silkscreen ink.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed Faile and stamped and numbered, dated 2008.
What are the dimensions?
25 x 38 inches on Lenox 100 paper.
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