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Paradise (Yellow)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Paradise (Yellow)" is a hand-finished screen print from an edition of 20, printed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper at 23 x 38 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered FAILE 2012, the yellow colorway delivers the composition in a large-format, small-edition hand-worked release.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 20. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
An edition of only 20 at nearly 38 inches places Paradise among FAILE's scarcer large hand-finished prints. The yellow colorway is one of several palette treatments of the composition, and the combination of scale, small run, and acrylic hand finishing gives each impression significant individual presence and collector appeal.
Collector Perspective
Collectors weigh the yellow colorway against other Paradise palettes when building focused holdings. The tight edition of 20 and large format make wall-ready examples desirable, while acrylic hand finishing individualizes each print. Numbering out of 20 and the full FAILE mark support authentication; condition of the large sheet is a key evaluation point.
Historical Context
FAILE's practice of issuing a single composition in multiple colorways lets collectors assemble palette variations, and Paradise follows that model with Yellow and Purple treatments. This 2012 large-format edition reflects the duo's continued interest in idyllic, aspirational imagery filtered through their pulp and poster aesthetic.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2012
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 38 x 23 inches; Dimensions: 23 x 38 Inches. Acrylic, Silkscreen Ink on Lenox 100 Paper Signed, Stamped and Numbered. Faile 2012.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 20.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Faile's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2012 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Faile Shop. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- FAILE — official site — FAILE studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official studio site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- FAILE (artist collaboration) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
It is an edition of 20, making it a scarce hand-finished release.
Which colorways exist?
This is the Yellow version; a Purple treatment of the composition also exists.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 23 x 38 inches.
What materials are used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper.
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