Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
Static Love
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Static Love" is a 2019 screen print in an edition of 92 at 22.5 x 30 inches. It translates one of Hijack's classic murals onto paper, part of his broader effort to carve out a distinct identity within the street-art world as the son of Mr. Brainwash.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: In addition to the standard edition print, an edition of 8 AP's will be available. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The print documents Hijack's practice of adapting his own public murals into collectible editions, a core move in his catalog. The 92-count run is his frequent standard edition size, situating this as a representative rather than scarce example of his 2019 studio output.
Collector Perspective
Collectors who value the mural-to-paper translation will appreciate seeing a wall work rendered in a portable format. At 92 impressions the edition is squarely in Hijack's common range, making it an approachable acquisition for those building a broad survey of his releases.
Historical Context
Released in 2019, the work reflects Hijack's ongoing negotiation of his lineage—establishing his own voice while operating in the accessible, romance-and-icon-driven idiom associated with his father Mr. Brainwash.
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; catalog dimensions 22.5 x 30 inches; While carving out a space for himself in the street art world, Hijack transforms one of his classic murals onto paper; A six-color screen-print on hand-torn archival art paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: In addition to the standard edition print, an edition of 8 AP's will be available.
- 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: Released in 2019, the work reflects Hijack's ongoing negotiation of his lineage—establishing his own voice while operating in the accessible, romance-and-icon-driven idiom associated with his father Mr. 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 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
What is the source of the image?
It transforms one of Hijack's classic murals into a paper edition.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 92.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 22.5 x 30 inches.
Who is the artist?
Hijack, a street artist and the son of Mr. Brainwash.
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