*APC ART is pleased to offer an exceptionally rare signed example of **Stik’s iconic “Hip” (Yellow Variant)** — a highly sought-after silkscreen from 2013, published by *The Big Issue* and featuring the artist’s unmistakable minimal figure against a radiant yellow backdrop.*

Executed as a **hand-signed screen print in colors**, measuring **54.6 cm × 20.3 cm**, this work carries the artist’s **signature in bold black marker along the bottom margin**, a detail that makes this already difficult-to-source edition exponentially more desirable. Unlike most surviving examples, this print has been **stored to true archival standard in a smoke free/ pet free environmen, perfectly preserved,** — a profound rarity considering its magazine-release origins.

**Please be aware the work does have the normal creases inherent to these works.**

*WE ARE HAPPY TO PRESS THE PRINT IF THAT’S WHAT THE CLIENT DESIRES.*

*We have pressed (removes the creases) many, many of these prints as well as Stik’s other “Book Prints” over the years.*

**WE ARE ALWAYS EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL WHEN PRESSING THESE WORKS IN ORDER TO REMOVE/LESSEN THE CREASES.**

*PLEASE SEE THE LAST PICTURE, THIS IS A “Holding Hands” WE PRESSED AND FRAMED FOR A CLIENT.*

**We will be happy to do the same for the collector who purchases this work.**

**THESE ARE TRULY STUNNING WORKS!**

The **yellow background** plays a powerful role in this variant. Stik’s figures often evoke vulnerability through gesture rather than expression, and here, the subtle lean of the body against a bright, optimistic yellow offers a narrative of understated resilience. The color exudes warmth, hope, and human connection — a compelling contrast to the quiet introspection found in the posture of the character. Yellow, in Stik’s use, becomes a symbol of quiet strength hidden beneath simplicity.

**Stik’s meteoric rise from London street artist to global art phenomenon** has made him one of the most recognized and influential contemporary artists of our time. His works now appear in major institutions, public murals across international cities, and in the private collections of world-renowned collectors. Despite his global recognition, **signed early works remain scarce**, making this example a particularly important acquisition for both established and new collectors.

As an investment, Stik has proven to be one of the most consistent and in-demand artists in the street and contemporary art market. Early signed works like this one — especially variants as rare as the **Yellow “Hip”** — continue to appreciate due to limited supply, strong international interest, and his increasingly iconic status.

This work is **in hand and will ship immediately from the UK**, fully eligible for **APC archival framing services upon request**.

*A rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic piece from a blue-chip contemporary master.*

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

Provenance
Gifted to APC ART by the artist. 
Included with the work will be a COA from APC ART, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. Also included will be one(1) copy of the Japanese version of “The Big Issue” that the print was included with, nearly thirteen years ago. 

Condition
The print is in mint condition. We have stored the print to archival standard since 2013.