Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Stories Of Love (Romance In Brown)
Summary
Stories Of Love (Romance In Brown) is a 2008 square-format hand-finished screen print, acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper, at 38 x 38 inches. From an edition of 17, signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile, it distills the studio's romance-comic language into a classic, symmetrical composition.
Why It Matters
The 38 x 38 square format is a signature Faile presentation, giving the collage a poster-like, iconic balance. Romance imagery is central to the studio's identity, and this work reads as a textbook example of that theme. The edition of 17 offers relative accessibility while remaining firmly a limited studio release.
Collector Perspective
Square Faile prints frame beautifully and are prized for their symmetry, so condition of all four margins is worth close attention. As a hand-finished work, expect variation between numbered examples. Confirm the signature, stamp, and numbering, and note the brown romance palette, which distinguishes this from other colorways in the series.
Historical Context
Faile's romance series draws directly on mid-century pulp and romance-comic covers, recontextualizing found love-story typography into the studio's collage grammar. Produced in 2008 during a productive editions period, it captures the moment when the duo's street-derived imagery was fully translated into refined studio prints.
FAQ
What is the format?
A 38 x 38 inch square, a hallmark Faile presentation for its romance compositions.
How many exist?
An edition of 17, each hand-finished.
What theme does it explore?
Faile's romance-comic vocabulary, built from appropriated love-story imagery and typography.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile in 2008.
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.