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Runaway Paradise (Teal)
Summary
Runaway Paradise (Teal) is a 2022 print in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, sized 24 x 38 inches, with each colorway issued in an edition of only 8. Signed, stamped, and embossed, the Teal variant belongs to the studio's most tightly limited hand-worked tier, where minuscule runs make each impression highly individual.
Why It Matters
An edition of 8 per colorway places Runaway Paradise among the scarcest pieces in this group. The acrylic-over-silkscreen construction and Lenox 100 support signal a labor-intensive studio print, and the Teal designation marks a specific variant within an already tiny release, maximizing individuality.
Collector Perspective
With only 8 per colorway, this is a scarcity-driven acquisition where surface condition and hand-painted variation are paramount. Collectors should confirm the signature, stamp, and emboss, and recognize Teal as one variant among siblings. Its rarity makes it one of the more consequential prints in a Faile edition holding.
Historical Context
Faile's practice of issuing ultra-small hand-painted colorways gives dedicated collectors a genuine chase. Runaway Paradise (Teal) exemplifies this, applying the studio's aerosol-era layering instincts to a refined 2022 studio edition of just 8, on heavyweight archival Lenox stock.
FAQ
How many Teal examples exist?
Each colorway, including Teal, is an edition of just 8.
What media were used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, sized 24 x 38 inches.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed, stamped, and embossed FAILE 2022.
What does Teal refer to?
It is a specific colorway of the Runaway Paradise composition.
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.