Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Master Of Love And Fate
Summary
Master Of Love And Fate is a 2007 Faile print in an edition of 15, executed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on paper at 25 x 34 inches. The title draws on the romance-pulp vocabulary that runs through Faile's early studio editions, pairing dramatic typographic phrasing with the collective's layered collage imagery on a large horizontal sheet.
Why It Matters
The piece exemplifies Faile's signature fusion of vintage pulp-fiction lettering with contemporary screen-printing. Its evocative title places it within the collective's romance-and-fate thematic strand, a recurring vein in their catalog that mines mid-century paperback melodrama for its emotional and typographic charge.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 15 keeps this squarely in scarce territory. Collectors focused on Faile's romance-pulp motifs look to works like this for their bold text-and-image interplay. As with all Faile editions, verifying the signature and number and assessing paper condition on the large 25 x 34 inch sheet are central to evaluation.
Historical Context
In 2007 Faile was producing a steady stream of hand-pulled editions that carried their street-poster sensibility into the gallery. Master Of Love And Fate reflects the collective's ongoing appropriation of pulp-romance language, a theme they returned to across prints, canvases, and their later sculptural work.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Master Of Love And Fate was released in an edition of 15, produced in acrylic and silkscreen ink on paper in 2007.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 25 x 34 inches, a large horizontal format typical of Faile's collage-panel editions.
What theme does the title reflect?
The romance-and-fate phrasing draws on mid-century pulp-fiction lettering, a recurring motif in Faile's early studio work.
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.