Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
The Beating Heart
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"The Beating Heart" (2014) is Hijack's second silkscreen print — a five-color screenprint on archival art paper, issued at a substantial 38 x 38 inches. Each sheet is signed, numbered, and marked with the artist's thumbprint on the verso, pairing a bolder color program with the personal authentication that defines his early work.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 92. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As Hijack's announced second print, "The Beating Heart" documents his early progression — the jump from one-color simplicity toward a richer five-color composition. Its large square 38 x 38 format signals growing ambition in scale, making it a useful marker of how quickly the young artist expanded his printmaking vocabulary after his 2013 debut.
Collector Perspective
The five-color build and imposing square format give this print more wall presence than his single-ink editions, appealing to collectors who want scale and color depth. The retained thumbprint on the verso keeps the personal authentication intact. As an early second release, it holds a defined place in the sequence collectors use to map his catalogue.
Historical Context
Released in 2014, close on the heels of his debut, "The Beating Heart" reflects Hijack finding his footing within the Mr. Brainwash-adjacent Los Angeles street-art milieu. The move to five colors and a large square sheet shows an artist testing the technical range of screenprinting while holding onto the emotive, message-driven register of his earliest work.
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 38 x 38 inches; Announcing the release of Hijack's second silkscreen print; A Five-color screen-print on 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.
- 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 2014, close on the heels of his debut, "The Beating Heart" reflects Hijack finding his footing within the 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 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
Is this Hijack's second print?
Yes. "The Beating Heart" was announced as Hijack's second silkscreen print, following his 2013 debut.
How many colors does it use?
It is a five-color screenprint, a step up in color complexity from his earlier one-color work.
How big is the print?
It measures 38 x 38 inches — a large square format on archival art paper.
Does it carry the thumbprint like his other prints?
Yes. Each sheet is signed, numbered, and marked with the artist's thumbprint on the verso.
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