Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Canvas Of Resistance (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Canvas Of Resistance (First Edition) is documented in this catalog as a 2020 Screen Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 22 x 22 inches. The saved record attributes the release to Hijack (Self Released). The cataloged edition information is 92.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 7x AP Editions :. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The release pairs a 92-piece classic edition with just 7 APs, giving collectors a clear tiered structure. The artist's proofs, at a fraction of the main run, represent the scarce end of the work and are the impressions most sought by buyers who prioritize the lowest available counts.
Collector Perspective
The 22 x 22 square is a recurring Hijack format that frames well and suits gallery walls. Collectors will distinguish sharply between the 92 classic impressions and the 7 APs; the proofs are the collectible prize here, while the main edition offers a more attainable route into the image.
Historical Context
Issued in 2020, a year defined by widespread protest and social upheaval, the title "Canvas of Resistance" signals Hijack's engagement with that moment. Working in his father Mr. Brainwash's accessible street idiom, he directs it toward themes of dissent and defiance.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 22 x 22 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 7x AP Editions :.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Hijack'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: Issued in 2020, a year defined by widespread protest and social upheaval, the title "Canvas of Resistance" signals Hijack's engagement with that moment. 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 2020 and attributes the edition to Hijack (Self Released).
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 Hijack (Self Released). 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.
- Meet Hijack, the Street Artist — Artnet News · editorial reference · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Editorial profile; general artist-level biographical and career reference.
FAQ
What editions were released?
A classic edition of 92 plus a separate run of 7 artist's proofs.
What size is the print?
It measures 22 x 22 inches, a square format Hijack uses across several works.
Which impressions are scarcest?
The 7 artist's proofs are far scarcer than the 92-piece classic edition.
What year was it released?
2020, aligning it with Hijack's protest-themed output.
