Stik
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,Individual Artists
Stik Details
Review “As the first volume to explore his now-global repertoire, it's clear that Stik's work is more than just expressive dexterity. As he explains: ‘Perhaps it is the simplicity of these figures, just six lines and two dots, that speaks to people from all walks of life.’” —Interview Magazine“Forget Banksy. The next hot London street artist is Stik, whose stick-figure graffiti tells the story of London’s East End neighborhood in the face of gentrification. Stik was homeless when he started painting, squatting in vacant East End buildings with a group of activists who helped him get back on his feet. Now he’s a full-time artist, and Stik gives his artfully naive graffiti the full coffee table book treatment.” —Vox (A Vox.com Book to Read this Summer)A Wall Street Journal Summer Eye Candy pick“An unusual little tall man, this Stik man.Deceptively simple, he expresses profound truths that are anything but. . . . Now comes a handsome tome in red canvas that tells more about this artist who has been staying mum for so long.” —Brooklyn Street Art Read more About the Author Stik is an outsider artist, having never received a higher education. During periods of homelessness, in order to make ends meet, he regularly worked as an artist's life model at the Royal Academy of Art and Central Saint Martin's. It was here that he gained an accidental education in fine art. Stik now travels the world painting giant murals and bringing awareness and aid to the dispossessed and homeless wherever he goes. He lives in London. Read more
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The description of this book was perfect. I arrived well packed and quickly.I can't believe the low price for a book in such excellent condition and Iam delighted to have it.
