Liberty (silver)
Liberty (silver)
Signed Print
Stik
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 12
Year: 2013
Size: H 112cm x W 41cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2021 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2016 | Phillips London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Liberty (silver) is a signed screen print by street artist, Stik. Released in a limited edition of 12 in 2013, this print was inspired by the artist's mural of the same name in New York City. Depicting a stick figure with one arm outstretched and emulating the Statue of Liberty herself, this colour way is rare amongst a collection largely dominated by reds, blues and greens.
The title and subject matter of Liberty demonstrate the artist's commitment to social justice, which is undeniably close to the surface throughout Stik's oeuvre. Standing firmly and strongly, the stick man of Liberty raises one arm defiantly over his head, invoking the clenched fist emblem of the civil rights struggle.
Tompkins Square has a long history of civil disobedience and has long been a flashpoint for conflict between those in charge of police public areas and those who utilise them. By including a traditionally fragile-appearing character in the print who is both towering and powerful, staring down at passing people, Stik alludes to Tompkins Square's historic importance as a site of protest.
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.
