Gauntlet Gallery — Hijack Print Index
You Aren't Wealthy Until You Have Something Money Cannot Buy (Black Paper)
Summary
"You Aren't Wealthy Until You Have Something Money Cannot Buy (Black Paper)" is a 2016 one-color screen print on archival art paper, at 22.5 x 22.5 inches in an edition of 46. Available in two colors and on canvas, each is signed and numbered.
Why It Matters
The print is a keystone of Hijack's 2016 wealth-and-values text series, its long aphoristic title doubling as the artwork itself. The square format and small 46-piece paper edition make it a scarce, message-forward entry in his catalog.
Collector Perspective
This piece anchors a thematic set alongside "Some People Are So Poor All They Have Is Money" and "Wisdom Comes From Living." Collectors assembling that trio should confirm the specific black-paper variant and its 46-count edition, since the image also exists in a second color and on canvas.
Historical Context
Released in 2016, the work reflects street art's tradition of moral and anti-materialist slogans rendered as wall statements. Hijack channels that lineage into a clean one-color print that lets the proverb speak plainly.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
The black paper version is an edition of 46.
What is unusual about the title?
The full aphorism is the artwork's title and its central message.
What formats were released?
Two colors and a canvas version, each signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
A square 22.5 x 22.5 inches.
About the Artist
Hijack is a Los Angeles-based street artist, the son of the French urban artist Blek le Rat, who is often credited as a pioneer of stencil graffiti and an influence on Banksy. Working primarily in stencil and mixed media, Hijack creates satirical, pop-culture-charged imagery that comments on consumerism, politics, and celebrity, frequently juxtaposing childhood innocence with adult themes. He has exhibited in galleries across the United States and internationally, and his editions and originals have attracted a growing collector base within the contemporary urban-art market.
Collecting Hijack at Gauntlet Gallery
How should I start collecting Hijack?
Signed, numbered editions are the natural entry point, with hand-embellished prints and original stencil-on-canvas works representing the higher tier. Look for bold, recognizable imagery and clean condition. Gauntlet Gallery selects pieces with complete signing and documented release history.
How is authenticity handled?
Hijack works are offered with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the specific piece you will receive, capturing the signature and edition details so you can verify before buying.
What drives Hijack's value?
Scarcity (edition size and unique works), subject matter, hand-embellishment, condition, and provenance tied to a documented release are the primary value drivers. Originals and low-numbered embellished prints command the strongest prices.