Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Fuel-ish Spending (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Fuel-ish Spending (Red) is a 2022 screen print, the red colorway numbered to 25 at 30 x 22.5 inches. The punning title skewers wasteful consumption and energy spending. It is released alongside green and yellow colorways, each also numbered to 25, plus 5 red APs and 5 one-of-a-kinds.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 5 x AP Edition (Red) Size: 30 x 22.5 in. 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 wordplay on foolish and fuel typifies Hijack's satirical edge on consumerism. With three colorways each capped at 25, the release keeps every hue scarce and set-collectible, while the pointed message ties it to his commentary on energy and excess.
Collector Perspective
Each colorway is limited to 25, so no single hue dominates supply, an appealing structure for set-builders. The red carries 5 dedicated APs and shares 5 one-of-a-kinds. Collectors should confirm colorway, since red, green, and yellow are equally sized but distinct.
Historical Context
Dated 2022, Fuel-ish Spending uses satirical wordplay to critique wasteful consumption, a theme consistent with Hijack's consumerist commentary. The multi-colorway format follows street-art convention for staggered, collectible releases.
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.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 5 x AP Edition (Red) Size: 30 x 22.5 in.
- 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, Fuel-ish Spending uses satirical wordplay to critique wasteful consumption, a theme consistent with Hijack's consumerist commentary. 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 red edition size?
The red colorway is numbered to 25 at 30 x 22.5 inches.
What other colorways exist?
Green and yellow colorways, each also numbered to 25.
What is the title's meaning?
It puns on foolish and fuel to critique wasteful spending and energy use.
Are there unique versions?
Yes, 5 one-of-a-kinds plus 5 red APs.
