Hijack: Beyond the Frame

Vernissage on Wednesday September 4th, 2024

Galerie Adrienne Desbiolles Zurich is proud to present HIJACK: Beyond The Frame, marking the first exhibition in Switzerland of one of the most talked-about, up and coming artists in today’s contemporary street and pop art scene. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hijack is a contemporary artist who combines fine art and street art to create visual commentaries inspired by social and political issues. From one-color stencils to large scale murals executed with painstaking realism, Hijack’s work ranges across a variety of media, with oil on woodcut panels being his most recognized. He is constantly challenging the status quo with his signature tongue-in-cheek style and dark humor. The artist will fly in from LA on the occasion of the opening of his solo show and will be present at the gallery both on the 4th of September during the Vernissage as well as on the 5th of September for the DZG - Zurich Galleries’ Season Opening. The exhibition will feature his latest body of work, a curated selection of 30 pieces created by the artist for his first solo show with Galerie Adrienne Desbiolles.

The son of 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' star Mr. Brainwash, Hijack grew up in a world surrounded and inspired by renowned street artists such as Invader, Banksy, and Shepard Fairey. He was able to observe first-hand the creative processes of some of the world's most prolific and successful street artists.

Upon learning the secrets of his trade, Hijack further expanded his skills and underwent classical training to master oil painting. Focusing on meaningful messaging and craft, his creative style has proven to be different than any of his contemporary peers' brand of creativity. The artist's work has been exhibited worldwide. 

Special opening Hours on the occasion of the DZG Season Opening (Die Zürcher Galerien)
Vernissage, Cocktail Reception in presence of the artist: September 4th, 6pm - 9pm
Preview in presence of the Artist for the Season Opening of the DZG: September 5th, 2pm - 9pm
The exhibition will run until November 4th, 2024