‘Release The Art’ comes to Hill House Norfolk
Stik comes to Hill House in 2025!
This year, this important and valuable artwork is available for all Hill House guests to enjoy.
The complete set of ‘Holding Hands’ is available for all to see…
“We love Stik- he’s the best”John, PWC“Everyone loves Stik - what an opportunity’Tina A “Wow, wow, wow - this is SOOOOO special!”Alex, M Drinks“Bring it on!"Tommo, Harpenden"Yes, yes, yes!"Alvin, Devon (Devon is the best)"Get me in!!"
Fosters Solicitors, Norwich“I can’t wait to see them- I am so excited, I have been following the artist (literally) for years!”Joanne, Leathes PriorMore on Holding Hands
Stik – Holding Hands
Holding Hands is one of Stik’s most powerful public artworks—simple in form, but deeply resonant in meaning. Known for his stick-figure style that conveys emotion with minimalist precision, Stik created Holding Hands as a symbol of connection, unity, and shared humanity. The sculpture features two of his signature figures reaching out to hold hands, with just a sliver of space left between them—inviting viewers to imagine the moment of contact, or what might come next.
Unveiled in Hoxton Square, East London, where Stik has lived and worked for years, the piece represents more than just companionship—it’s about equality, community, and mutual support, regardless of difference. The figures are intentionally androgynous and non-specific, allowing anyone to see themselves reflected in the work. In a time marked by social and political division, Holding Hands speaks quietly but powerfully to togetherness and solidarity.
What makes this work even more extraordinary is how Stik chose to distribute it to the public. In a rare and generous gesture, he produced thousands of limited-edition prints of Holding Hands and inserted them into copies of the Hackney Gazette, a local newspaper. This was not a commercial sale or a gallery stunt—it was a gift to the community that raised him. Every household that received the paper had access to a signed artwork, democratising art in a way that most street artists only dream of.
Some people framed the print. Others sold it to support themselves during difficult times. For Stik, both responses were valid and anticipated. He’s long believed that public art belongs to the people—and Holding Hands is a shining example of that ethos in action. It didn’t just live in a gallery or a sculpture park—it lived in kitchens, hallways, and community centers.
In Stik’s world, art isn’t rarefied—it’s a conversation. And Holding Hands is one of his most heartfelt contributions to that dialogue.