Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Social Media Junkie (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Social Media Junkie (First Edition) is documented in this catalog as a 2021 Screen Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 22 x 22 inches. The saved record attributes the release to Hijack (Self Released). The cataloged edition information is 50.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 3 x AP Edition 22 x 22in. 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 theme is squarely contemporary: Hijack frames social media as a relationship reshaping humanity, giving the print cultural resonance. The compact square format keeps it approachable, and the concise variant structure of APs and one-of-a-kinds is typical of his focused 2021 releases.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 50 offers accessible entry, with the 10 one-of-a-kinds as the scarce tier. Collectors drawn to technology-and-society commentary will value the timeliness of the subject. The 22 x 22 square suits gallery-wall grouping alongside his other square prints.
Historical Context
Dated 2021, Social Media Junkie belongs to Hijack's commentary on technology and modern behavior, addressing an addiction the artist frames as capable of changing humanity. The screen-print medium ties it to his broader printmaking practice.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 22 x 22 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 3 x AP Edition 22 x 22in.
- 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 2021, Social Media Junkie belongs to Hijack's commentary on technology and modern behavior, addressing an addiction the artist frames as capable of changing humanity. 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 2021 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 subject?
It examines social media addiction as a symbiotic, humanity-altering relationship.
What is the edition size?
The main edition is 50 at 22 x 22 inches, plus 3 APs and 10 one-of-a-kinds.
What medium and size?
A screen print measuring 22 x 22 inches.
Are there unique versions?
Yes, 10 one-of-a-kind variants.
