HÖK (1984) - A Bad Move For Mario - Vertical Extra Large XXXL

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Original hand-painted artwork by HÖK (born 1984), titled A Bad Move For Mario - Vertical Extra Large XXXL, a mixed-media street art piece on 100% cotton canvas (95 x 135 cm), signed by the artist, weighing about 2 kg, produced in 2026 in Spain, with COA included.

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CONCEPT OF THE WORK

In this piece, Mario faces one of his classic carnivorous plants, but the scene goes beyond the universe of the video game to become a metaphor for everyday life.

The plant, about to devour him, represents all those situations that chase us and pressure us: stress, anxiety, obligations, and the fast pace of daily life. Mario tries to escape, as many of us do, moving through obstacles without knowing what the next one will be.

The title “A Bad Move For Mario” plays precisely with that moment when a decision or a simple move can lead us directly toward a new problem. A funny and recognizable scene that hides a reflection on the pressure of our contemporary society.

Original work hand-painted by the artist, where video game imagery and pop culture mingle with gestural painting, urban graffiti, intense colors, and multiple layers of pictorial intervention.

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HÖK ARTIST

HÖK Artist’s works are part of private collections in more than 20 countries and have been exhibited in art galleries in Spain and Europe.

Currently, original works by HÖK Artist are on display and sold in international art galleries with prices ranging from €3,000 to €5,000.

Recognized for his vibrant visual language, where color, typography, and pop culture icons take center stage, HÖK Artist presents this original work directly from his studio.

More than 900 works sold internationally.

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ABOUT THE WORK

Artist: HÖK (1984)
Year: 2026
Edition: Hand-painted
Support: 100% high-quality cotton canvas
Medium: Mixed media: Premium materials from TOP brands, acrylic paint, spray, brush, crayon, markers, stencils, giclée
Style: Pop Art, Urban Art, Contemporary Art

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CHARACTERISTICS:

- Hand-painted in its entirety
- Signed by the artist
- Unique work, not part of series or numbered editions
- Artist seal on front and back
- Certificate of authenticity (COA) included
- Approximate weight: 2 kg

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Born in Barcelona, Spain in 1984, HÖK combines acrylic painting and graffiti with a vibrant and energetic approach. His work is characterized by the use of iconic characters, striking compositions, and visual blends with elements of well-known brands, all depicted in vivid and fluorescent colors that capture the essence of pop culture.

Art director and editorial graphic designer with training at Elisava (Barcelona), HÖK transfers his design experience to the art world, creating pieces that invite not only looking but reflecting.
Each piece is a dialogue with consumption, identity, freedom, and the visual power of contemporary brands.

More than 900 HÖK works have been sold worldwide: United States, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, Great Britain, Spain, and more.
His international success reflects recognition of a personal, powerful, and message-laden style.

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LATEST EXHIBITIONS

2026: Madrid and Cadaqués
2025: Barcelona and Madrid
2024: Cadaqués, Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome
2023: Barcelona, Paris, and Madrid
2022: Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Human Rights Yearbook Prize of Catalonia.
• Notworking Award 2024.
• Notworking Award 2025.
• Featured artist on Catawiki.
• Selected for special and curated auctions.
• Exhibitions in contemporary art galleries and spaces.
• Works present in international private collections.
• Artist represented on international platforms such as Artsy, Artsper, and Singulart.

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ABOUT SHIPPING

Due to the high cost of international transport, the work is shipped rolled and protected in a special tube for artworks.
Customs duties and island fees are not included and will be borne by the buyer.
Worldwide insured shipping with tracking number.
Estimated delivery: 3–10 business days.
Canvas prepared for interior stretcher of 2–3 cm thickness (not included)
Combined shipping available.
Do not accept damaged packages without inspecting.
Make sure your address and email on Catawiki are correct.

────────────────────────

Expand your collection with an original work by HÖK.
Art with a message. Color with intention. Energy with purpose.
Acquire an original work directly from the artist’s studio.

#Tableau

Instagram: @hok.artist
mail: hok@hok.studio
web: hok.studio

Seller's Story

HÖK's artworks are being sold for prices ranging from €2000 to €4000 in specialized galleries worldwide! Take advantage of this unique opportunity right now! HÖK is an artist whose unique style has captured the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. One of the most valued and established artists in Barcelona, Spain, and with increasing recognition globally—just search for HÖK artist on Google. He offers this and other unique and exclusive artworks directly from his own studio. Born in 1984 in Barcelona, HÖK combines acrylic painting and graffiti with a vibrant and energetic approach, characterized by the use of popular iconic characters, striking compositions, and creative combinations of visual elements from well-known brands, all expressed in vivid and fluorescent colors that capture the vibrant essence of pop culture. HÖK is a visual storyteller who challenges conventional boundaries with each brushstroke and spray. Art director and editorial graphic designer at the prestigious Elisava Design University in Barcelona, he has transferred his passion and skills onto canvases that invite not only observation but also reflection. His work is a constant dialogue with pop culture, consumption, and individual expression, all framed within a context that celebrates freedom and visual ingenuity. His works are true visual dialogues that combine expert technique with a striking color palette, ensuring that each piece not only attracts the eye but also stimulates critical thinking. His works are more than just paintings; they are statements of fashion and social critique, each filled with meaning and designed to provoke conversations. With over 500 artworks sold worldwide, from the United States to Japan, and including Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Taiwan, Great Britain, and more, HÖK's creations have found homes in galleries and private collections in numerous countries, reflecting their acceptance and international success. LATEST EXHIBITIONS - 2025. Barcelona and Madrid. 2024. Cadaqués, Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome. 2023. Barcelona, Paris, and Madrid 2022. Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome.
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CONCEPT OF THE WORK

In this piece, Mario faces one of his classic carnivorous plants, but the scene goes beyond the universe of the video game to become a metaphor for everyday life.

The plant, about to devour him, represents all those situations that chase us and pressure us: stress, anxiety, obligations, and the fast pace of daily life. Mario tries to escape, as many of us do, moving through obstacles without knowing what the next one will be.

The title “A Bad Move For Mario” plays precisely with that moment when a decision or a simple move can lead us directly toward a new problem. A funny and recognizable scene that hides a reflection on the pressure of our contemporary society.

Original work hand-painted by the artist, where video game imagery and pop culture mingle with gestural painting, urban graffiti, intense colors, and multiple layers of pictorial intervention.

────────────────────────

HÖK ARTIST

HÖK Artist’s works are part of private collections in more than 20 countries and have been exhibited in art galleries in Spain and Europe.

Currently, original works by HÖK Artist are on display and sold in international art galleries with prices ranging from €3,000 to €5,000.

Recognized for his vibrant visual language, where color, typography, and pop culture icons take center stage, HÖK Artist presents this original work directly from his studio.

More than 900 works sold internationally.

────────────────────────

ABOUT THE WORK

Artist: HÖK (1984)
Year: 2026
Edition: Hand-painted
Support: 100% high-quality cotton canvas
Medium: Mixed media: Premium materials from TOP brands, acrylic paint, spray, brush, crayon, markers, stencils, giclée
Style: Pop Art, Urban Art, Contemporary Art

────────────────────────

CHARACTERISTICS:

- Hand-painted in its entirety
- Signed by the artist
- Unique work, not part of series or numbered editions
- Artist seal on front and back
- Certificate of authenticity (COA) included
- Approximate weight: 2 kg

────────────────────────

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Born in Barcelona, Spain in 1984, HÖK combines acrylic painting and graffiti with a vibrant and energetic approach. His work is characterized by the use of iconic characters, striking compositions, and visual blends with elements of well-known brands, all depicted in vivid and fluorescent colors that capture the essence of pop culture.

Art director and editorial graphic designer with training at Elisava (Barcelona), HÖK transfers his design experience to the art world, creating pieces that invite not only looking but reflecting.
Each piece is a dialogue with consumption, identity, freedom, and the visual power of contemporary brands.

More than 900 HÖK works have been sold worldwide: United States, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, Great Britain, Spain, and more.
His international success reflects recognition of a personal, powerful, and message-laden style.

────────────────────────

LATEST EXHIBITIONS

2026: Madrid and Cadaqués
2025: Barcelona and Madrid
2024: Cadaqués, Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome
2023: Barcelona, Paris, and Madrid
2022: Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome

────────────────────────

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Human Rights Yearbook Prize of Catalonia.
• Notworking Award 2024.
• Notworking Award 2025.
• Featured artist on Catawiki.
• Selected for special and curated auctions.
• Exhibitions in contemporary art galleries and spaces.
• Works present in international private collections.
• Artist represented on international platforms such as Artsy, Artsper, and Singulart.

────────────────────────

ABOUT SHIPPING

Due to the high cost of international transport, the work is shipped rolled and protected in a special tube for artworks.
Customs duties and island fees are not included and will be borne by the buyer.
Worldwide insured shipping with tracking number.
Estimated delivery: 3–10 business days.
Canvas prepared for interior stretcher of 2–3 cm thickness (not included)
Combined shipping available.
Do not accept damaged packages without inspecting.
Make sure your address and email on Catawiki are correct.

────────────────────────

Expand your collection with an original work by HÖK.
Art with a message. Color with intention. Energy with purpose.
Acquire an original work directly from the artist’s studio.

#Tableau

Instagram: @hok.artist
mail: hok@hok.studio
web: hok.studio

Seller's Story

HÖK's artworks are being sold for prices ranging from €2000 to €4000 in specialized galleries worldwide! Take advantage of this unique opportunity right now! HÖK is an artist whose unique style has captured the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. One of the most valued and established artists in Barcelona, Spain, and with increasing recognition globally—just search for HÖK artist on Google. He offers this and other unique and exclusive artworks directly from his own studio. Born in 1984 in Barcelona, HÖK combines acrylic painting and graffiti with a vibrant and energetic approach, characterized by the use of popular iconic characters, striking compositions, and creative combinations of visual elements from well-known brands, all expressed in vivid and fluorescent colors that capture the vibrant essence of pop culture. HÖK is a visual storyteller who challenges conventional boundaries with each brushstroke and spray. Art director and editorial graphic designer at the prestigious Elisava Design University in Barcelona, he has transferred his passion and skills onto canvases that invite not only observation but also reflection. His work is a constant dialogue with pop culture, consumption, and individual expression, all framed within a context that celebrates freedom and visual ingenuity. His works are true visual dialogues that combine expert technique with a striking color palette, ensuring that each piece not only attracts the eye but also stimulates critical thinking. His works are more than just paintings; they are statements of fashion and social critique, each filled with meaning and designed to provoke conversations. With over 500 artworks sold worldwide, from the United States to Japan, and including Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Taiwan, Great Britain, and more, HÖK's creations have found homes in galleries and private collections in numerous countries, reflecting their acceptance and international success. LATEST EXHIBITIONS - 2025. Barcelona and Madrid. 2024. Cadaqués, Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome. 2023. Barcelona, Paris, and Madrid 2022. Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Madrid, and Rome.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Artist
HÖK (1984)
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
A Bad Move For Mario - Vertical Extra Large XXXL
Technique
Acrylic painting, Airbrush, Felt-tip pen, Mixed media, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
135 cm
Width
95 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
SpainVerified
1075
Objects sold
100%
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