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We Journey
Summary
We Journey (Hot Line B-Side) is a 2021 hand-painted print in silkscreen ink, spray paint, and acrylic on archival Lenox 100, sized 24 x 38 inches in an edition of 12. Signed, stamped, and embossed, it is presented as a B-Side to the Hot Line composition, giving it a companion identity within a paired release structure.
Why It Matters
The B-Side framing links We Journey to a partner work, a record-inspired conceit that rewards collectors who pursue paired sets. With an edition of just 12 and full hand-painting over silkscreen, it sits in the scarce, individually varied tier where spray paint and acrylic layers make each impression distinct.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 12 with hand-work makes scarcity and surface condition central. Collectors should verify the signature, stamp, and emboss, and understand the Hot Line B-Side relationship as a pairing opportunity. The mixed-media construction demands careful inspection of the spray and acrylic layers.
Historical Context
The Hot Line series uses a record A-side/B-side metaphor, reflecting Faile's love of music and pop ephemera. We Journey, as a B-Side, carries the studio's aerosol-era layering into a refined 2021 hand-painted edition, extending their practice of tiny, variation-rich colorway runs on heavyweight archival paper.
FAQ
What does Hot Line B-Side mean?
It designates We Journey as a companion piece to the Hot Line composition, using a record-inspired framing.
How limited is it?
It is a hand-painted edition of 12.
What media were used?
Silkscreen ink, spray paint, and acrylic on archival Lenox 100, sized 24 x 38 inches.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed, stamped, and embossed.
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.