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Loves Me, Loves Me Not...
Summary
Loves Me, Loves Me Not... is a 2016 entry in FAILE's 150 Series, a hand-finished edition of 250 at 12.5 x 19 inches. Featuring roughly five variations within the edition, each sheet is hand-painted, stained, and printed on thick archival paper, making every impression individually distinct.
Why It Matters
The 150 Series format turns an edition into a set of unique objects. With about five color variations and hand-staining across the run, Loves Me, Loves Me Not... offers collectors genuine per-sheet individuality inside a numbered edition — a hallmark of FAILE's varied-edition approach.
Collector Perspective
Because the edition includes multiple variations, the specific colorway and hand-treatment of a given sheet drive its appeal. Collectors should view the exact impression rather than rely on a stock image. The intimate format suits close display and pairs well with other 150 Series pieces.
Historical Context
FAILE's 150 Series revives the stained, hand-worked surface quality of the duo's early street posters within a controlled edition. The romantic 'loves me, loves me not' motif fits squarely into FAILE's pop-romance vocabulary of longing and pulp sentiment.
FAQ
How many variations exist in this edition?
Approximately five variations, each hand-painted, stained, and printed differently.
What series does it belong to?
FAILE's 150 Series of hand-finished varied editions.
What is the edition size and format?
Edition of 250, at 12.5 x 19 inches on thick archival paper.
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.