The Big Issue (yellow)
The Big Issue (yellow)
Signed Print
Stik
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 75
Year: 2013
Size: H 56cm x W 18cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2019 | Artcurial | France |
Meaning & Analysis
The Big Issue (yellow) is an offset lithographic print by street artist, Stik, and was released in 2013 as a signed edition of 75. The subject matter of The Big Issue is inextricable from the urban setting of Stik's street art. Developed as a reflection of the feelings of isolation and vulnerability that Stik experienced while living on the streets, the lone stickman in the print conveys Stik's sense of urban isolation, underlined by his mournful gaze, and provokes a feeling of detachment and withdrawal.
“I think my homeless period informs my art – definitely.” This notion is nowhere more present than in The Big Issue - a clear gesture to the artist’s experience of homelessness and his hope to give back to the homeless community through his art. He notes that ‘It was the Hackney community that helped me get back on my feet. It was squatting and eventually social housing which enabled me to gain a foothold and get back to a decent standard of life. Street art was my way of giving back to the people who helped me'.
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.
