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Military Death (II)
Summary
Military Death (II) is a 2007 hand-finished varied-edition print of 12, in acrylic and silkscreen on archival 140 lb watercolor paper, 18 x 24 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile, its stark title ties it to the studio's darker mortality and conflict themes.
Why It Matters
Military and mortality imagery represents the more overtly political and somber side of Faile's collage vocabulary. The (II) iteration marks a developed motif, and the varied edition of 12 ensures each sheet is individually worked. It offers a counterweight to the studio's romance-driven output within the same 2007 period.
Collector Perspective
Collectors drawn to Faile's darker, conflict-themed work will find this a pointed acquisition. The watercolor-paper support and varied-edition format mean examples differ, so document the specific variation within the run of 12. Confirm signature, stamp, and numbering, and inspect the sheet for condition given its hand-worked surface.
Historical Context
Faile has periodically engaged themes of violence, death, and conflict alongside its romance and religious motifs. Produced in 2007, Military Death channels the mortality strand of the studio's practice, drawing on the same appropriated graphic sources but turning them toward war and loss rather than love.
FAQ
What theme does it explore?
Military conflict and mortality, part of Faile's darker thematic strand.
How many were made?
A varied edition of 12, each hand-finished.
What paper is it on?
Archival 140 lb watercolor paper.
What iteration is this?
The second (II) in the Military Death motif, signed Faile 2007.
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.