Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Compose Yourself
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Compose Yourself is a 2022 screen print in an edition of 50 at 30 x 22.5 inches. The title's pun on musical composition and emotional control is classic Hijack wordplay. The release includes 5 APs, 8 one-of-a-kinds, 3 canvas editions, 3 one-of-a-kind canvases, and a small run of larger unique works on paper.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: AP Edition x 5 Size: 30 x 22.5in. 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 layered tier structure, from a numbered 50 down to single-digit unique runs, shows Hijack scaling a single witty image across accessible and exclusive formats. The one-of-a-kind canvases and oversized uniques function as the collectible apex of the project.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 50 is the practical entry, while the 8 one-of-a-kinds, 3 canvas editions, and 3 unique canvases form a tight upper tier. With multiple single-digit runs, verifying exactly which format an example represents matters greatly to its scarcity profile.
Historical Context
Dated 2022, Compose Yourself belongs to Hijack's text-driven body of work where a pun reframes the image. Its multi-format release mirrors the street-art practice of pairing an affordable numbered edition with rarer canvas and unique tiers.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2022
- 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 30 x 22.5 inches; Unique Works on Paper x 3 Size: 50"x38".
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: AP Edition x 5 Size: 30 x 22.5in.
- 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: Dated 2022, Compose Yourself belongs to Hijack's text-driven body of work where a pun reframes the image. 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 2022 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 is the main edition size?
The numbered edition is 50 at 30 x 22.5 inches.
Are canvas versions available?
Yes, both a canvas edition of 3 and one-of-a-kind canvases of 3 were produced.
What is the meaning of the title?
Compose Yourself puns on musical composition and keeping one's composure, typical of Hijack's wordplay.
Are there unique works?
Yes, 8 one-of-a-kinds plus a small run of larger unique works on paper.
