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This Is Bad Lands (First Edition)
Summary
This Is Bad Lands is a 2014 entry in FAILE's 150 Series, a hand-finished edition of 250 at 12.5 x 19 inches. Featuring roughly seven variations within the edition, each impression is hand-painted, stained, and printed on thick archival paper, making every sheet individually distinct.
Why It Matters
With about seven variations, This Is Bad Lands is among the more variable 150 Series editions, offering exceptional per-sheet uniqueness. The Bad Lands imagery carries FAILE's rugged Americana-pulp tone, and the hand-staining connects each impression to the duo's street-poster surface aesthetic.
Collector Perspective
Because roughly seven distinct variations exist, the specific sheet's colorway and hand-treatment strongly shape its appeal. Collectors should view the exact impression rather than a representative image. The intimate format works well displayed alongside other 150 Series pieces.
Historical Context
FAILE's 150 Series brings the stained, hand-worked quality of the duo's early posters into a controlled edition format. The Bad Lands motif reflects the studio's recurring Americana and pulp-adventure vocabulary, rendered here with individual hand-painting across the run.
FAQ
How many variations are in this edition?
Approximately seven variations, each hand-painted, stained, and printed differently.
What series does it belong to?
FAILE's 150 Series of hand-finished varied editions.
What is the edition size and format?
Edition of 250, at 12.5 x 19 inches on thick archival paper.
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.