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Invasion Dream Club (First Edition)
Summary
Invasion Dream Club is the second print in FAILE's SSYM Portfolio Series, a 2016 twenty-one-color silkscreen in an edition of 300. Printed on Coventry Rag 325gsm with deckled edges at 23 x 35 inches, it is signed and embossed as part of the portfolio's coordinated run.
Why It Matters
As the second entry in the SSYM suite, Invasion Dream Club anchors the early portfolio sequence. Its twenty-one-color build and heavy rag stock place it firmly among FAILE's premium editions, and its series membership adds appeal for collectors tracking the complete set.
Collector Perspective
Sheets from the SSYM Portfolio are pursued both individually and as part of set-building. The high color count and deckled Coventry Rag support strong display value. Verify the signing and embossing, and note the sheet's numbered position within the edition of 300.
Historical Context
The SSYM Portfolio Series was among FAILE's most concentrated print programs of the mid-2010s. Invasion Dream Club's imagery reflects the duo's ongoing pulp-fiction and invasion-comic motifs, rendered through the labor-intensive multi-color screen process the series is known for.
FAQ
Which print in the series is this?
It is the second print in FAILE's SSYM Portfolio Series.
How many colors does it use?
Twenty-one colors on Coventry Rag 325gsm.
What are the edition size and dimensions?
Edition of 300, 23 x 35 inches with deckled edges.
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.