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Faile Smoking Silence
Summary
"Faile Smoking Silence" is a 2005 screen print signed and numbered by the artist, measuring 50 x 35 cm in an edition of 60. Part of Faile's group of compact 2005 screen prints, it presents a moodier smoking-and-silence motif within the studio's graphic, pulp-derived visual language.
Why It Matters
This print pairs a more atmospheric, cinematic subject with the accessible uniform-edition format of Faile's 2005 screen prints. At an edition of 60, signed and numbered, it offers collectors an affordable route into the studio's imagery while carrying a distinct tonal register from the brighter love-themed works of the same series.
Collector Perspective
As a uniform edition, prioritize condition, a clear signature, and a legible edition number over uniqueness. Confirm the 50 x 35 cm format and inspect for fading or handling damage. Because it shares a format with other 2005 Faile screen prints, collectors often pursue several from the group as a matched set.
Historical Context
Faile's 2005 screen prints marked a period of producing accessible editions alongside their larger hand-worked pieces. The smoking-and-silence theme reflects the studio's noir-tinged, cinematic sensibility, drawn from vintage film and pulp imagery, and its uniform format sits within the collective's early gallery-print output.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 60, signed and numbered by the artist.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 50 x 35 cm.
How does it relate to other 2005 prints?
It shares the compact uniform format of Faile's 2005 screen-print group, often collected together as a set.
Is it hand-finished?
No — it is a standard screen print rather than a hand-painted multiple.
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.