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My Story, Savage Dreams (Stencil)
Summary
My Story, Savage Dreams is a hand-finished work in acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spraypaint on paper, measuring 25 x 38 inches, in an edition of 8 from 2008. Combining screened imagery with hand-applied acrylic and spraypaint, each sheet carries individual variation.
Why It Matters
The layered acrylic, silkscreen, and spraypaint construction places this among Faile's most hand-built 2008 works, blending studio printmaking with street-derived spray technique. The narrative title reinforces the storybook, confessional tone that runs through the duo's iconography, and the tiny edition heightens its scarcity.
Collector Perspective
With only 8 hand-finished examples, My Story, Savage Dreams is very scarce and each sheet differs through its spraypaint and acrylic treatment. Collectors should verify signing and numbering and examine the 25 x 38 sheet for the stability of the layered media, especially in heavily worked areas.
Historical Context
In 2008 Faile combined silkscreen, acrylic, and spraypaint to produce small, heavily hand-worked editions that straddle printmaking and painting. My Story, Savage Dreams reflects that approach, using a narrative title and mixed media typical of the duo's emotionally charged pulp-romantic output from the period.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
The edition is 8.
What media were used?
Acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spraypaint on paper.
How large is it?
It measures 25 x 38 inches.
Is each sheet identical?
No. The hand-applied acrylic and spraypaint make each of the 8 sheets individually varied.
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.