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Ganesha Girl
Summary
Ganesha Girl is a 2007 Faile varied edition of 10, produced in acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 32 inches. It pairs the collective's recurring Ganesha iconography with a female figure, blending devotional imagery and Faile's romance-pulp visual language in a large hand-finished composition. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Why It Matters
Ganesha Girl exemplifies Faile's characteristic layering of sacred and secular imagery, uniting the Ganesha motif with the collective's romance-and-glamour figures. At a varied edition of 10 on Lenox 100 stock, it is a scarce hand-finished piece within the recognizable Ganesha strand of Faile's catalog.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 10 keeps Ganesha Girl scarce. Collectors who follow Faile's Ganesha works value the fusion of devotional and pulp-romance imagery here. Because it is a varied edition, each of the ten sheets differs by hand, so background variation and the state of the signature stamp factor into evaluation.
Historical Context
Faile's repeated use of Ganesha alongside romance and pulp figures reflects their magpie visual culture, drawing freely across religious and popular sources. The 2007 Lenox 100 editions represent the collective's consolidated studio practice, where these juxtapositions became a defining signature.
FAQ
How does this differ from the other Ganesha prints?
Ganesha Girl pairs the Ganesha motif with a female figure, blending devotional imagery and Faile's romance-pulp visual language, in an edition of 10.
What paper is it on?
It is printed on Lenox 100 paper, hand-finished in acrylic and silkscreen, signed, stamped, and numbered.
What size is the sheet?
The print measures 25 x 32 inches, a large hand-finished format.
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.