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Poison Boy (II)
Summary
Poison Boy (II) is a 2007 Faile varied edition of 14, produced in acrylic, silkscreen, and spraypaint on Lenox 100 paper at 32 x 25 inches. The (II) variant designation places it within the Poison Boy series, and the spraypaint layering gives each large sheet a street-derived texture. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Why It Matters
Poison Boy is one of Faile's recurring figures, and the (II) designation marks a distinct variant within that series. Combining acrylic, silkscreen, and spraypaint on the large Lenox 100 format, the work exemplifies the collective's approach of building layered, hand-finished editions from a core figurative motif.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 14 keeps Poison Boy (II) scarce. Collectors tracking the Poison Boy series value the variant numbering and the spraypaint-enhanced surface, which differs from sheet to sheet in this varied edition. The Lenox 100 substrate and the clarity of the signature-and-number stamp are standard evaluation points.
Historical Context
Faile developed recurring characters like Poison Boy across their prints and canvases, reissuing them in numbered variants. The 2007 Lenox 100 editions with spraypaint reflect the collective's mature studio practice, bridging their street origins and gallery output.
FAQ
What does (II) indicate?
The (II) marks this as a distinct variant within Faile's Poison Boy series, differentiated from other configurations of the figure.
What materials were used?
Acrylic, silkscreen, and spraypaint on Lenox 100 paper, hand-finished so each of the 14 sheets differs.
What is the edition size?
Poison Boy (II) is a varied edition of 14, signed, stamped, and numbered, dated 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.