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Hollywood

Faile · 2019 · Screen Print | Hand Finished

Year2019

MediumScreen Print | Hand Finished

EditionFirst Edition

Edition size22

Dimensions40 x 28 inches

Retail (MSRP)USD $2,500.00

PublisherFaile Shop

EraReligious & Iconography

Collector8/10

Visual9/10

Historical7/10

ScarcityVery Scarce

Work Summary & Collector Notes

Hollywood is a hand-painted varied edition of 22, built from acrylic, silkscreen ink, spray paint, and gold leaf on Coventry Rag 320gsm at 28 x 40 inches. It carries a Constellation of Gold B-Side, and each impression is signed, stamped, and embossed with the FAILE 1986 mark. The gold-leaf application distinguishes it within the studio's varied output.

Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand-Painted Varied Edition of 22. The saved release record describes: signed; embossed / blind-stamped. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.

Why It Matters

The addition of gold leaf elevates Hollywood beyond FAILE's typical acrylic-and-spray hand-finished editions, introducing a precious-material dimension that catches light and heightens each sheet's uniqueness. With only 22 examples and a Constellation of Gold reverse, it stands among the most materially rich pieces in the studio's editioned canon.

Collector Perspective

At a $2,500 release, this premium varied edition warrants attention to the specific placement and condition of the gold leaf, which is fragile and integral to value. Each of the 22 is unique, so collectors should assess the exact example's palette, gilding, and the Constellation of Gold B-Side rather than treating impressions as interchangeable.

Historical Context

Gold leaf recurs in FAILE's work as a nod to religious iconography and gilded devotional imagery, themes the duo has explored through their temple and prayer-wheel installations. Its use here connects the Hollywood glamour reference to a longer studio interest in sacred and precious surfaces.

Documented Release Details

Object type: Editioned screenprint
Release date: 2019
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 40 x 28 inches; Acrylic, Silkscreen Ink, Spray paint and Gold Leaf; Coventry Rag 320gsm; Signed, Stamped, Embossed FAILE 1986.
Edition details: The saved release record describes: Hand-Painted Varied Edition of 22.
Signature and marks: The saved release record describes: signed; embossed / blind-stamped. 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.

Release context: The saved catalog lists 2019 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

What sets this apart from other FAILE varied editions?

The inclusion of gold leaf alongside acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spray paint, which adds a precious-material dimension not present in most of the studio's hand-finished sheets.

How large is the edition?

22 hand-painted impressions, each individually worked so no two are identical.

What is the B-Side image?

A Constellation of Gold image printed on the reverse of the sheet.

How should the gold leaf be cared for?

Gold leaf is delicate; collectors should protect the surface from abrasion and handle the sheet carefully, as gilding condition affects value.