

Hip
2013
Hip, created by the London-based street artist Stik in 2013, presents one of the artist's instantly recognizable minimalist figures rendered through the clean, graphic language of offset lithography. The composition distills the human form to its essential geometry, with the title's reference to the body suggesting both anatomical specificity and a quiet celebration of movement, weight, and physical presence. Printed at 60 by 26 cm, the work's narrow, vertical format echoes the elongated proportions that have become central to Stik's visual identity, allowing the figure to occupy space with a stillness that feels simultaneously monumental and intimate. Stik rose to prominence through unauthorized murals across East London, and his transition into editions like this one brought his stripped-back figuration to collections worldwide without sacrificing the emotional directness that defines his public work. The offset lithograph format allowed for precise reproduction of his deceptively simple linework, preserving the hand-drawn quality that gives each figure its sense of vulnerability and humanity. Works from this period are particularly sought after, as they capture a moment when Stik's practice was gaining serious critical and institutional attention while retaining a raw, democratic ethos rooted in the streets. This signed example is held in excellent condition and is currently offered through Dope! Gallery from a Japan-based holding. For collectors drawn to works that bridge urban art traditions and fine art printmaking, Hip offers an accessible yet deeply considered entry point into one of contemporary art's most distinctive figurative vocabularies.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph
- Sheet
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Dope! Gallery
For Sale — $980
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