Standing Figure (red)
Standing Figure (red)
Signed Print
Stik
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76 x 24cm, Lithograph
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 2015
Size: H 76cm x W 24cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: October 2023
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Meaning & Analysis
Standing Figure (red) is a signed offset lithograph printed in red, black and white, produced in 2015 by street artist Stik. In the piece, the artist’s six-line stickman stands at a slight angle, glancing apprehensively to the left and is characteristic of his oeuvre.
Stik's figures are characterised by a six-line frame and featureless faces on the one hand, and on the other hand, they have a lifelike quality to them. There is a sense of movement under the surface of the print; the artist's lines are never totally straight, and the characters' stare and discomfort suggest a busy or unsettling scene taking place beyond the frame. In Standing Figure, the stickman's stance reflects his uneasiness and anxiousness; he poses awkwardly as if he needs to restore his balance or take a deep breath before moving forward.
It is possible to see Standing Figure as a demonstration of how Stik's minimalist approach is densely packed with meaning and inexorably linked to its urban context. The six-line Stik man has taken on a considerably greater importance than Stik had initially intended, having come to represent the experience of isolation and insecurity that can result from living in a marginalising urban environment.
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.
