Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Puzzled (Version 2)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Puzzled (Version 2) is a 2020 screen print in an edition of 50 at 22 x 30 inches. As a second version, it revisits an earlier composition. The release includes 5 APs, 4 one-of-a-kinds, and a striking run of 3 silkscreen-on-canvas works framed in silver.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 5x AP Editions 22 x 30in // Price: 900 USD. 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 silver-framed canvas editions, limited to 3, are the centerpiece, presenting the image as a finished, gallery-ready object. As a Version 2, the print also illustrates how Hijack returns to and reworks compositions across releases, of interest to collectors tracking his development.
Collector Perspective
The numbered 50 anchors availability; the 4 one-of-a-kinds and especially the 3 silver-framed canvases are the scarce, display-ready tiers. Collectors should note the Version 2 designation, which distinguishes this release from the earlier iteration of the image.
Historical Context
Dated 2020, Puzzled (Version 2) reflects Hijack's practice of revisiting compositions across editions. The silkscreen-on-canvas format with silver framing shows the studio presenting street imagery in a refined gallery presentation.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2020
- 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.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 5x AP Editions 22 x 30in // Price: 900 USD.
- 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 2020, Puzzled (Version 2) reflects Hijack's practice of revisiting compositions across editions. 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 2020 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
Why is it Version 2?
It is a second iteration of the Puzzled composition, revisited by the artist.
What is the edition size?
The main edition is 50 at 22 x 30 inches, plus 5 APs and unique tiers.
Are there framed canvas versions?
Yes, 3 silkscreen-on-canvas works framed in silver.
What medium is it?
A screen print, with a canvas variant tier.
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