Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
This Is Faile (In Yellow)
Summary
This Is Faile (In Yellow) is a 2008 hand-finished screen print in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, 25 x 34 inches, from an edition of 16. Signed, stamped, and numbered Faile, it is another self-referential work asserting the studio's identity, here in a yellow colorway.
Why It Matters
Like the Faile Dreams motif, 'This Is Faile' turns the studio's name into subject matter, functioning as both signature and statement. The yellow variant distinguishes it within the branded series, and the slightly shorter 34-inch height gives it a more compact footprint than the studio's standard 38-inch sheets.
Collector Perspective
Self-titled works are natural centerpieces for a Faile-focused collection, since they encapsulate the studio's mythology. Confirm the yellow colorway and the 25 x 34 dimensions, and verify signature, stamp, and numbering. As a hand-finished edition of 16, expect minor example-to-example variation in the applied inks.
Historical Context
The 'This Is Faile' declaration reflects the duo's confidence by 2008, when their collage brand was fully formed across street and gallery contexts. Rendering their identity in bold color, the work sits within the studio's romance-and-pulp visual world while explicitly foregrounding the Faile name.
FAQ
Why is it self-titled?
It uses the studio's own name as its central image, part of Faile's self-referential branding.
What are the dimensions?
25 x 34 inches, slightly shorter than the studio's standard 38-inch sheets.
What is the colorway?
A yellow variant within the This Is Faile series.
How many exist?
An edition of 16, hand-finished and signed 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.