Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Pollution Resolution
Summary
Pollution Resolution is a 2020 screen print in an edition of 92 at 22.5 x 30 inches. Conceived around nature's role in cities, the piece took on added weight amid concerns about air quality and airborne illness. Its edition of 92 is among Hijack's larger standard runs.
Why It Matters
The work's meaning deepened with its 2020 context, as themes of breathable air and public health gained urgency. That timeliness, paired with a larger edition of 92, makes Pollution Resolution both a widely available and topically resonant entry in Hijack's environmental thread.
Collector Perspective
At 92, this is one of Hijack's more accessible standard editions, favoring availability over scarcity. Collectors are drawn as much to the layered environmental and public-health resonance as to the format. The 22.5 x 30 size is a versatile display dimension.
Historical Context
Released in 2020, Pollution Resolution engages Hijack's environmental theme at a moment when air quality and a circulating virus made the subject acutely relevant. The screen-print medium roots it in his ongoing printmaking practice.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
The main edition is 92 at 22.5 x 30 inches, one of Hijack's larger runs.
What is the theme?
It addresses nature's role in cities and gained added meaning around air quality and public health.
Why did its meaning shift?
The 2020 context of poor air quality and a circulating virus deepened its resonance around breathing and clean air.
What medium is it?
A screen print.
About the Artist
Hijack is a Los Angeles-based street artist, the son of the French urban artist Blek le Rat, who is often credited as a pioneer of stencil graffiti and an influence on Banksy. Working primarily in stencil and mixed media, Hijack creates satirical, pop-culture-charged imagery that comments on consumerism, politics, and celebrity, frequently juxtaposing childhood innocence with adult themes. He has exhibited in galleries across the United States and internationally, and his editions and originals have attracted a growing collector base within the contemporary urban-art market.
Collecting Hijack at Gauntlet Gallery
How should I start collecting Hijack?
Signed, numbered editions are the natural entry point, with hand-embellished prints and original stencil-on-canvas works representing the higher tier. Look for bold, recognizable imagery and clean condition. Gauntlet Gallery selects pieces with complete signing and documented release history.
How is authenticity handled?
Hijack works are offered with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the specific piece you will receive, capturing the signature and edition details so you can verify before buying.
What drives Hijack's value?
Scarcity (edition size and unique works), subject matter, hand-embellishment, condition, and provenance tied to a documented release are the primary value drivers. Originals and low-numbered embellished prints command the strongest prices.