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Irreplaceable
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Irreplaceable" (2014) is a one-color screenprint pulled on hand-torn archival art paper in an edition of 92, at 22 x 30 inches. Stripped to a single ink, it leans on line and composition rather than color, and each sheet is signed, numbered, and backed with the artist's thumbprint — Hijack's personal mark of authorship.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 92 each. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The thumbprint on the verso is the signature detail across Hijack's early editions, and "Irreplaceable" carries it. That literal fingerprint turns each of the 92 impressions into a one-to-one authentication device tied to the artist's own hand — a fitting gesture for a work whose very title argues that some things cannot be duplicated.
Collector Perspective
A single-color print rewards collectors who value restraint and graphic clarity over spectacle. The hand-torn deckle edges and rear thumbprint mean condition assessment runs beyond the image to the paper's edges and the verso mark. At 92, it sits among the tighter early Hijack runs, which supports its standing for those building a focused holding.
Historical Context
Arriving in 2014, "Irreplaceable" comes from the stretch just after Hijack's 2013 debut, as he was defining his printmaking habits. The thumbprint-on-verso practice and hand-torn archival paper became recurring hallmarks of this period, situating him within the Los Angeles street-print scene that prized handmade, authenticated, message-forward editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 inches; One-color screen-print on hand torn archival art paper. Each print is signed and numbered, with a thumb print on the back.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 92 each.
- 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: Arriving in 2014, "Irreplaceable" comes from the stretch just after Hijack's 2013 debut, as he was defining his printmaking habits. 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 2014 and attributes the edition to Mr Brainwash (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 Mr Brainwash (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
Why is there a thumbprint on the back?
Each sheet carries the artist's thumbprint on the verso as a personal mark of authorship, a recurring feature across Hijack's early editions including this one.
How many colors is the print?
It is a one-color screenprint, relying on a single ink and composition rather than a multi-color palette.
What kind of paper is used?
It is printed on hand-torn archival art paper, so the deckle edges are part of each sheet's character.
What is the edition size and dimension?
The edition is 92, and each sheet measures 22 x 30 inches, signed and numbered by the artist.
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