Standing Figure (orange)
Standing Figure (orange)
Signed Print
Stik
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Medium: Lithograph
Year: 2015
Size: H 76cm x W 24cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2023 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2023 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2023 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2022 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Standing Figure (orange) is a signed offset lithograph printed in orange, white and black by artist, Stik, and was produced in 2015. The artist's six-line stickman seems to be standing at an angle, with his eyes cast apprehensively to the left.
A direct response to the sensations of despair that Stik experienced during his time as a homeless person, Standing Figure is a work of art brimming with a sense of desolation. In the print, Stik's feeling of urban isolation is conveyed by the lone stickman, who seems uneasy and melancholy with a sideways gaze. This image highlights the inextricable relationship between Stik's experience of urban isolation and the genesis of the six-line stickman.
It appeared as a pull-out in the artist's 2015 book, which looked back on the artist's early years as a street artist. While Stik returns to similar images over and over again (particularly depicting lone stickmen) his approach is always evolving in response to the shifting urban environment that serves as the backdrop for most of his work. As a tribute to the beginnings of his work, its presence as a pull-out in his book is particularly appropriate.
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.
