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Substrata
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Substrata (2021) is a giclée print on heavy archival cold press cotton rag, 300 g/m2, at a large 100 x 80 cm. Signed and numbered in an edition of 200 with 20 APs, it renders a Vhils portrait through fine-art digital printing on premium textured cotton stock, offering his imagery at substantial scale.
Collector notes: Edition of 200 plus 20 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The giclée format on cotton rag prioritises tonal subtlety and archival stability, allowing a richly detailed rendering of Vhils's layered portraiture. The title Substrata evokes the geological and archaeological metaphors central to his work, the idea of imagery buried in layers, here expressed through high-resolution printing on textured fine-art paper at a large format.
Collector Perspective
At 200 plus 20 APs and 100 x 80 cm, Substrata gives collectors a large, wall-commanding Vhils image on museum-grade cotton rag. Giclée on cotton is stable and archival when framed with UV glazing. It is a relatively accessible way to own a big-format work; the cold press texture adds tactile richness that flat digital prints lack.
Historical Context
Giclée printing on cotton rag became a fine-art standard in the 2000s and 2010s for its longevity and colour depth, widely adopted by contemporary artists for large editions. Cold press cotton rag, with its textured surface, is prized for archival work. Substrata reflects Vhils's use of high-quality digital printing alongside his handmade and sculptural output.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2021
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 100 x 80 cm; Giclée print on paper; Heavy Archival Cold Press Cotton Rag 300 g/m2 paper.
- Edition details
- Edition of 200 plus 20 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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 2021 and attributes the edition to Underdogs.
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 Underdogs. 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
What is the medium of Substrata?
A giclée print on heavy archival cold press cotton rag paper, 300 g/m2.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 200, plus 20 artist's proofs, signed and numbered.
How large is it?
A substantial 100 x 80 cm.
Is giclée archival?
Yes; giclée on cotton rag is a museum-grade process, stable and long-lasting when properly framed.
