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Star Spangled Shadows (Faile Flag) (Offset Lithograph)
Summary
Star Spangled Shadows (Faile Flag) is a 2023 FAILE offset lithograph printed on linen paper at 36 x 22 inches, described as a signed limited edition. Signed and stamped, its American-flag composition on distinctive linen stock gives this offset release both a textural quality and an Americana theme.
Why It Matters
The use of linen paper is unusual for an offset print, lending texture and a tactile presence that sets Star Spangled Shadows apart from standard uncoated offsets. The flag imagery places it squarely in FAILE's Americana vein, and its signed limited-edition status makes it a collectible, accessibly priced entry into that theme.
Collector Perspective
Linen stock differentiates this offset from ordinary paper printings, adding visual texture that reads well framed. The flag subject appeals to collectors of Americana imagery. Signed and stamped as a limited edition, it offers authentication and provenance at an offset-tier price, balancing accessibility with the character of a specialty substrate.
Historical Context
FAILE's flag works engage American iconography through the duo's layered, appropriative lens, a recurring subject in their catalog. Printing Star Spangled Shadows on linen paper reflects FAILE's willingness to experiment with substrate, extending the tactile, material experimentation of their hand-finished work into a more accessible 2023 offset format.
FAQ
What is special about the paper?
It is printed on linen paper, an unusual textured stock for an offset lithograph that gives the work a tactile quality.
Is it a limited edition?
It is described as a signed limited edition, signed and stamped by FAILE, in offset lithograph format.
What is the subject?
An American-flag composition, placing it in FAILE's Americana theme.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 36 x 22 inches.
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.