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Gender Bender (Pink Stockings)
Summary
"Gender Bender (Pink Stockings)" is a hand-finished screen print from a small varied edition of 10, printed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 38 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered, each impression is described as full of hand-painted detail with its own unique palette.
Why It Matters
An edition of just 10 makes this one of FAILE's genuinely scarce hand-worked prints. The large 38-inch format combined with extensive hand painting means each of the ten Pink Stockings impressions is effectively a unique work. The provocative Gender Bender theme adds conceptual edge to the duo's usual pulp-poster imagery.
Collector Perspective
With only 10 impressions and heavy hand painting, this print approaches the status of a unique piece, prized by collectors seeking maximum FAILE scarcity. The Pink Stockings colorway distinguishes it from the Blue variant. Buyers should confirm the numbering out of 10 and examine the hand-painted passages, which drive each impression's individuality.
Historical Context
FAILE frequently reworks single compositions across multiple colorways, and the Gender Bender pairing of Pink and Blue Stockings plays on that practice while nodding to identity and role-play themes. This 2012 large-format edition sits at the upper, most labor-intensive end of the duo's hand-finished print output.
FAQ
How small is the edition?
It is a varied edition of just 10, making it highly scarce.
How does it differ from the Blue Stockings version?
This is the Pink Stockings colorway; a Blue Stockings variant of the composition also exists.
Why is each print unique?
Extensive hand painting gives each of the ten impressions its own distinct palette and details.
What size is it?
The sheet measures 25 x 38 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.