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Wishing On You
Summary
Wishing On You is a 2025 FAILE screen print in an edition of 195, carrying the B-Side 'I Found Love' with colors that vary between impressions. Printed in silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 archival paper at 19 x 25 inches, it is signed, stamped, and embossed. The varying colorways make each impression individually distinct.
Why It Matters
The stated color variation across the edition means collectors receive a genuinely individual object rather than a uniform reproduction, an unusual feature for a run of 195. Paired with the romantic 'I Found Love' B-Side, Wishing On You captures FAILE's Pop-romance vein at an accessible tier while retaining premium Lenox 100 stock.
Collector Perspective
Color variation is the key draw: no two impressions match exactly, adding uniqueness within a mid-sized edition. Lenox 100 archival paper supports durability and clean ink lay-down. Signed, stamped, and embossed authentication anchors provenance, and the 19 x 25 inch format frames comfortably for most spaces.
Historical Context
FAILE's romance-themed imagery draws on vintage pulp covers and comic panels, recasting sentimental tropes with an ironic, contemporary edge. Wishing On You and its 'I Found Love' B-Side continue that thread into 2025, using deliberate color variation to give an editioned work the individuality of a hand-made object.
FAQ
Do the colors really vary between prints?
Yes, the edition is produced with varying colorways, so each of the 195 impressions is individually distinct.
What is the B-Side?
It carries the B-Side 'I Found Love,' extending FAILE's romance-themed release pairings.
What paper is used?
Silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 archival paper.
How is it authenticated?
Each print is signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE within the edition of 195.
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.