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We Journey
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand Painted Edition of 12. The saved release record describes: signed; embossed / blind-stamped. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 x 24 inches; Silkscreen Ink, Spraypaint & Acrylic on Archival Lenox 100; Signed, Stamped and Embossed.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Hand Painted Edition of 12.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; embossed / blind-stamped. 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: The Hot Line series uses a record A-side/B-side metaphor, reflecting Faile's love of music and pop ephemera. 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 2021 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 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.
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