Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Folk What You Heard
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Folk What You Heard is a 2021 screen print in an edition of 50 at 22.5 x 30 inches. The punning title plays on defiance and music. The release spans 5 APs, 10 one-of-a-kinds, 4 canvas editions, 4 one-of-a-kind canvases, and 3 unique works on metal street signs.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 5 x AP Edition 22.5 x 30in. 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 metal street-sign editions are the signature feature, transferring the image onto found urban material in the truest street-art spirit. Only 3 exist, making them a rare, site-authentic object that distinguishes this title within Hijack's catalog.
Collector Perspective
The numbered 50 provides access; the 3 metal street-sign uniques are the marquee tier, prized for their raw urban support. The 10 one-of-a-kinds and canvas tiers sit between. Collectors chasing the sign works should treat them as singular objects, not editions.
Historical Context
Dated 2021, Folk What You Heard uses wordplay and a defiant tone consistent with Hijack's voice. Printing onto metal street signs invokes graffiti's origins on public infrastructure, grounding the release in street-art authenticity.
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; catalog dimensions 30 x 22.5 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 5 x AP Edition 22.5 x 30in.
- 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 2021, Folk What You Heard uses wordplay and a defiant tone consistent with Hijack's voice. 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 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 edition size?
The main edition is 50 at 22.5 x 30 inches, plus several variant tiers.
Are there street-sign versions?
Yes, 3 one-of-a-kind works on metal street signs.
What is the title's meaning?
It puns on defiance and folk music, telling the viewer to disregard what they've heard.
Are canvas versions available?
Yes, 4 canvas editions and 4 one-of-a-kind canvases.
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