APC ART is pleased to offer an exceptionally rare **blue variant** of Stik’s iconic print **“Hip,”** published in 2013 for *The Big Issue Japan*. This striking **silkscreen in colors** measures **54.6 × 20.3 cm (21.5 × 8 in.)** and has been **hand signed by Stik in black marker** along the bottom margin. The work comes from an **unknown and extremely limited edition**, and examples in this condition are becoming nearly impossible to source.

**This Blue Variant is the most desirable color.**
**This work is incredibly iconic, sought after and nearly impossible to find in this condition.**

**The work will arrive unframed, in mint condition. The work *DOES* have the usual creases these works had.**

**WE ARE HAPPY TO PRESS THE PRINT FOR THE NEXT OWNER:**

*PLEASE SEE THE LAST PICTURE FOR AN EXAMPLE OF “HOLDING HANDS” WE PRESSED AND FRAMED (TO MUSEUM STANDARD) FOR A CLIENT.*

**The work is in truly unbelievable condition, this will be an exceptional acquisition for any contemporary art collection..*

**NEEDLESS TO SAY THESE ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION, MUCH LESS SIGNED.**

This particular print has been **stored to archival standard for over a decade** as part of the **private collection of APC ART**. It has **never been framed**, and remains in **excellent, untouched condition** — a rarity for works originally distributed through *The Big Issue* programs worldwide. Stik’s early magazine prints have become legendary among collectors; most copies were handled casually or damaged, making pristine examples both highly prized and exceptionally scarce.

Stik has emerged as one of the world’s most influential living street artists, known for his deceptively simple, emotionally resonant figures placed throughout London and beyond. His mural works now command landmark status, while his editions routinely set record auction results at leading houses such as Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Bonhams. With global exhibitions, philanthropic murals, and collaborations that span institutions and communities, Stik has firmly established a position within **blue-chip contemporary art**.

The present work encapsulates the **minimal yet powerful visual language** that has made Stik a global icon — raw, human, expressive, and universal. With early signed works becoming notably difficult to locate, especially variants from *The Big Issue* series, this print represents a significant opportunity for the discerning collector. From an investment standpoint, Stik continues to show extraordinary growth and international demand, with signed, early-era works at the forefront of that trajectory.

The work is **in hand in the United Kingdom** and will **ship immediately**. 
*Archival framing options are available upon request.*

**APC ART** 
*MIA. ATL. NYC. LA. LONDON. PARIS. TOKYO.*


Provenance
The work was gifted to APC in 2013.  Included with the work is a certificate of authenticity from APC ART with the gallery’s blind stamp, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity.  Also included is a copy of “The Big Issue” (the Japanese issue). 

Condition
The work is in excellent condition. The work has never been framed and stored to archival standard since 2013.