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My Confessions (To Order)
Summary
A 2008 Faile screen print hand-finished with acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, measuring 25 x 38 inches. Its narrow edition of 4 places it among the studio's most limited hand-worked works, signed, stamped, and numbered. The title leans into the confessional pulp language that defines Faile's Brooklyn-era output.
Why It Matters
Editions of 4 sit at the extreme end of Faile's production, far tighter than the studio's larger open-run prints. Because each sheet was individually hand-finished, no two examples read identically. That combination of tiny run and unique surface treatment makes any confirmed example a genuine anchor piece for a focused Faile holding.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should treat an edition-of-4 work as a variant-driven acquisition: condition and the specific hand-finishing pass matter as much as the title. Verify the pencil signature, studio stamp, and fractional numbering. On Lenox 100, look closely at corners and margins, since hand-worked sheets were often handled repeatedly in the studio.
Historical Context
2008 was a prolific year for Faile's confessional and romance-driven prints, drawing on vintage pulp covers and religious iconography. The 'confessions' framing sits squarely in that vocabulary, remixing found devotional and true-crime typography into the collage aesthetic Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller built during their Brooklyn studio years.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
Just 4 hand-finished examples, one of the smallest run sizes in Faile's 2008 print output.
What does 'hand finished' mean here?
Each sheet received hand-applied acrylic and silkscreen ink over the base print, so individual examples vary in surface and detail.
How is authenticity marked?
The work is signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile and dated 2008.
What paper was used?
Lenox 100, a heavyweight cotton print paper Faile favored for hand-worked editions.
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.