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The Agony And Ecstasy (In Shimmering Blue)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Agony And Ecstasy (In Shimmering Blue) is a 2007 Faile varied edition of 18, combining acrylic, spraypaint, and silkscreen on archival 140 lb watercolor paper at 26 x 38.5 inches. The shimmering-blue colorway distinguishes this variant, and the addition of spraypaint gives each large sheet a street-derived, layered texture. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Collector notes: In Shimmering Blue; saved release record states an edition size of 18. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The inclusion of spraypaint alongside acrylic and silkscreen ties this piece directly to Faile's graffiti and street-art roots, adding a hand-sprayed dimension not present in their purely screen-printed works. The dramatic agony-and-ecstasy title reflects the collective's fondness for pulp-melodrama phrasing paired with bold graphic imagery.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 18, this is scarce but slightly more available than Faile's smallest runs. The shimmering-blue colorway and spraypaint layering are the defining features collectors weigh, since the varied edition means each sheet's sprayed elements differ. The large 26 x 38.5 inch format makes condition and framing history relevant.
Historical Context
Faile's 2007 editions frequently blended silkscreen with hand-applied spraypaint, bridging their bill-posting origins and studio practice. The Agony And Ecstasy sits in this tradition, its named colorway reflecting the collective's habit of releasing the same composition across distinct palettes.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2007
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 38.5 x 26 inches; and Silkscreen on paper; Archival 140 LB Watercolor Paper.
- Edition details
- In Shimmering Blue; saved release record states an edition size of 18.
- 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Faile's 2007 editions frequently blended silkscreen with hand-applied spraypaint, bridging their bill-posting origins and studio practice. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2007 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop.
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 Faile Shop. 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 makes the shimmering-blue variant distinct?
It is a specific named colorway of the composition, released alongside other palette variants, each carrying a different tonal register.
Why does it include spraypaint?
Spraypaint connects the work to Faile's street-art roots, adding hand-applied texture over the acrylic and silkscreen layers.
How many were produced?
This is a varied edition of 18 on 140 lb watercolor paper, signed, stamped, and numbered, dated 2007.
