Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
War Child (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
War Child is a 2022 screen print in a comparatively larger edition of 75, printed in an intimate 16 x 16 inch square format. The subject confronts the toll of conflict on the young. The release adds 5 APs, 5 printer's proofs, and 6 one-of-a-kind variants.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 5 x AP Edition Size:16 x 16 in. 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 pairing of a weighty anti-war subject with a small, square, more affordable format makes War Child one of Hijack's more accessible protest statements. The edition of 75 broadens reach, while the theme places it among his most socially pointed images.
Collector Perspective
At 75, the standard edition is among Hijack's larger runs, favoring accessibility over scarcity. Collectors seeking rarer examples will target the 6 one-of-a-kinds or the printer's proofs. The compact 16 x 16 format suits intimate display and grouping.
Historical Context
Released in 2022, War Child engages the long protest-art tradition of confronting the human cost of conflict. Hijack's stencil-rooted practice lends itself to such direct, emotionally charged imagery.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2022
- 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 16 x 16 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 5 x AP Edition Size:16 x 16 in.
- 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: Released in 2022, War Child engages the long protest-art tradition of confronting the human cost of conflict. 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 2022 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 edition size?
The main edition is 75, plus 5 APs, 5 printer's proofs, and 6 one-of-a-kinds.
What size is the print?
It is a compact 16 x 16 inch square.
What is the subject?
War Child addresses the impact of conflict on children, a protest theme.
Is this a larger edition for Hijack?
Yes, at 75 it is bigger than many of his editions of 50 or fewer.
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