Sleeping Baby (yellow)
Sleeping Baby (yellow)
Signed Print
Stik
£22,000-£35,000Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 25
Year: 2015
Size: H 59cm x W 108cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2016 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Sleeping Baby (yellow) is a signed screen print by British street artist, Stik. Released in an edition of 25 in 2015, this print coincided with the unveiling of the mural of the same name at Homerton Hospital, London. Against a backdrop of vibrant yellow, this Sleeping Baby print shows a slumbering baby, symbolic of a vulnerable NHS.
Unlike the largely ageless character of Stik’s figures, this print places the innocence and youth of its subject centre stage. Despite the artist’s confident line work, the piece expresses vulnerability and warmth simultaneously.
With this piece, Stik hones in on the community-focussed ethos of his work. He notes: “The people who queued through the night to buy the print, and the people who came down to support the event and volunteered to help, are all responding to something they believe in that I’ve just shone a light on.” Sleeping Baby is a trademark of Stik in its embodiment of street art as a platform for wider discussion around pressing social issues. He continues: “Our society is deeply worried about losing the NHS. People feel powerless about it, and I’ve had so many people thanking me for doing this project – but really I haven’t done anything. All I’ve done is painted a picture.”
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.
