Holding Hands (red)
Holding Hands (red)
Signed Print
Stik
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Medium: Lithograph
Year: 2020
Size: H 50cm x W 50cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| August 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2024 | Rago | United States | |||
| June 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| February 2024 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Holding Hands (red) is a signed lithograph print made by British graffiti artist Stik. Produced in 2020 the print shows two stick figures holding hands. The figures are equal in height and stature and appear to be looking sideways in opposite directions. There is an air of apprehension in the print as the figures seem on the verge of separation, with their knees pointing away from each other.
The figures in Holding Hands (red) are composed of six lines and two dots and rendered in black and white using thick black lines. The stick figures are set against a bright and vibrant red backdrop which contrasts with the black and white figures. While the print is simple in style, it is extremely emotive as a tension between connection and separation marks the artwork.
Holding Hands (red) is one of five print variations in Stik's Holding Hands collection. The prints in this collection are based on a sculpture Stik produced in September 2020 in collaboration with Hackney Council. The sculpture was installed in Hoxton Square in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in order to remind people to stay hopeful that life would go back to normal and that close physical contact would soon be permitted.
London-based street artist, Stik, is celebrated for his distinctive and minimalistic style. By solely using simple, stick-figures, Stik is able to convey profound messages through his work and advocate for marginalised social communities. Inclusivity and resilience underpin his iconic stick-figure motif, with the likes of Liberty and Single Mum promoting empathy and human connection. Having been homeless when starting out as a graffiti artist, Stik developed an affinity to the Hackney community who helped him find his feet, and he now sees his street art as a way to give back to those who helped him.
