Mona Lisa Remix

Mona Lisa Remix is a striking and irreverent work by Hijack, measuring 32" x 57", that boldly reimagines one of art history’s most recognisable images. Here, the serene stillness of Da Vinci's masterpiece is disrupted by the artist’s faceless protagonist, who appears to physically pull back the painted surface. In doing so, Hijack reveals layers of bold colour, graphic stripes and dripping paint beneath, transforming the icon into a dynamic collision of past and present.

The composition is rich with tension and movement. The smooth, muted tones associated with the original Mona Lisa contrast sharply with saturated reds, yellows and greens, as well as expressive brushstrokes and urban mark-making. This visual rupture speaks to Hijack’s ongoing exploration of authorship, cultural ownership and the way images are consumed, reproduced and redefined in a media-saturated world. The act of “remixing” becomes both playful and provocative, inviting viewers to question what lies beneath the surface of familiar narratives.

Emerging anonymously on the streets of Los Angeles, Hijack built his reputation through stencilled interventions that paused passers-by in their tracks. Now working across oil, spray paint, stencil and mixed media, he brings the energy of the street into the gallery space. Mona Lisa Remix exemplifies his ability to fuse humour, critique and painterly skill into works that feel immediate, relevant and emotionally charged.