Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Night Bender (First Edition)
Summary
Night Bender is a 2015 twenty-three-color silkscreen in an edition of 300, printed on Coventry Rag 325gsm at 23 x 35 inches (58 x 89cm). Rendered with the studio's dense screen layering on heavyweight rag stock, it presents FAILE's nocturnal, pulp-inflected imagery at large scale.
Why It Matters
Night Bender predates and helps set the template for FAILE's SSYM-era releases, sharing the twenty-three-color, Coventry Rag specification. As a 2015 edition it documents the studio's screen-print practice at full maturity, with the moody title reinforcing the duo's after-dark visual mood.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 300 and large format put this in FAILE's mainstream collectible range. High color count and premium paper support its appeal, though collectors should confirm the specific authentication markers, since the source description omits explicit signing details beyond the edition data.
Historical Context
In 2015 FAILE was producing large multi-color silkscreens as a core part of its studio output, building on years of layered street and gallery work. Night Bender fits that period's aesthetic — heavy rag paper, many hand-pulled colors, and the duo's dark pop-romance sensibility.
FAQ
How many colors are in Night Bender?
Twenty-three colors, printed on Coventry Rag 325gsm.
What is the edition size?
300, at 23 x 35 inches (58 x 89cm).
What year was it released?
2015.
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.