Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Human Walker (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Human Walker (Red)" is a 2019 hand-finished screen print at 22.5 x 30 inches. Released as one of two color variations, each in an edition of 45 with 5 APs, every impression is finished by the artist with touches of spray paint, making each one unique.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: "Human Walker" will be released in two different color variations, each an edition of 45 with 5 AP's on 22.5 x 30-inch archival paper. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The hand-finishing sets this work apart: no two impressions are identical, blending edition-print consistency with one-off street-art spontaneity. With only 45 in the red variation plus 5 APs, it is among Hijack's scarcer and more labor-intensive 2019 releases.
Collector Perspective
Collectors prize hand-embellished editions because each sheet carries a genuinely unique element of spray paint. The small 45-piece red run, paired with a companion color variation, gives buyers a choice of palette while keeping counts low—an attractive combination for those seeking rarity plus authorship.
Historical Context
Issued in 2019, the print reflects Hijack's roots in mural and street work, where the AT-AT-style walker and hand-applied spray paint echo the physical act of painting in public. It reinforces his connection to his father Mr. Brainwash's hands-on studio tradition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 22.5 x 30 inches; "Human Walker" will be released in two different color variations, each an edition of 45 with 5 AP's on 22.5 x 30-inch archival paper; Each print will be hand-finished by the artist with touches of spray paint, making each one unique from one another.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: "Human Walker" will be released in two different color variations, each an edition of 45 with 5 AP's on 22.5 x 30-inch archival paper.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature 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 2019, the print reflects Hijack's roots in mural and street work, where the AT-AT-style walker and hand-applied spray paint echo the physical act of painting in public. 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 2019 and attributes the edition to Hijack (Self Released). The saved description also notes: "Human Walker" will be released in two different color variations, each an edition of 45 with 5 AP's on 22.5 x 30-inch archival paper.
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
How is each print made unique?
Each is hand-finished by the artist with touches of spray paint.
What is the edition size?
The red variation is an edition of 45 with 5 artist's proofs.
Are there other color versions?
Yes, Human Walker was released in two color variations, each an edition of 45.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 22.5 x 30 inches.
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