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Visions Victoire
Summary
Visions Victoire is a 2017 sixteen-layer hand-pulled silkscreen in an edition of 300, sized at 39 x 27.5 inches. Adapted from one of FAILE's more recent paintings, the print carries a softer palette and reworked composition, translating a painterly source image into the studio's meticulous screen process.
Why It Matters
Sixteen individually pulled layers place Visions Victoire among the more technically ambitious prints in FAILE's catalog. The direct lineage from a studio painting gives it added interest — it documents how the duo migrates an image between mediums, softening the palette for the edition.
Collector Perspective
The large format and high layer count make this a display-forward piece within the edition-of-300 tier. Collectors drawn to FAILE's painting practice value prints with a documented painting source, since that connection deepens the work's narrative beyond a standalone graphic.
Historical Context
FAILE's practice moves fluidly between murals, sculpture, painting, and print. Visions Victoire reflects the mid-2010s phase where the duo increasingly derived editions from gallery paintings, using multi-layer silkscreen to preserve the depth and tonal nuance of the original canvas.
FAQ
How many colors are in this print?
It is a sixteen-layer hand-pulled silkscreen, each layer pulled by hand in the FAILE studio.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 300, at 39 x 27.5 inches.
Is this image based on a painting?
Yes. It is adapted from one of FAILE's more recent paintings, with a softer palette and new composition created for the print.
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.