HÖK (1984) - The Girl With The Apple - Square Extra Large XXXL
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The Girl With The Apple is a unique 95×95 cm hand-painted mixed-media Pop Art canvas by HÖK (born 1984), signed by the artist, COA included, created in 2026, originating from Spain and sold directly from the artist.
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CONCEPT OF THE WORK - The Girl With The Apple (Unique work)
What would happen if one of the most famous figures in the history of art discovered the universe of the great tech brands? This is HÖK’s original proposal in The Girl With The Apple, a work that transforms the iconic Lady with the Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer into an unexpected protagonist of contemporary Pop Art.
The young woman appears holding a bitten apple, a clear reference to Apple, one of the most influential and recognizable brands in the world. The gesture, seemingly simple, hides an ironic reflection on the enormous power that large technology companies have acquired in our society, to the point of becoming true icons of contemporary culture.
HÖK plays with the idea that the protagonist is symbolically devouring this tech giant, momentarily reversing the relationship between humans and the brands that dominate a large part of our daily life.
The scene is surrounded by a genuine universe of popular references, where Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Wonder Woman, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Captain America and Superman appear, among other characters. They all coexist in a composition full of cultural wink, creating an encounter between different generations, from the great masters of painting to superheroes of comics, music and entertainment.
The intense colors, graffiti, splashes and overlays give the work the urban energy characteristic of HÖK’s artistic language. The contrast between the serene gaze of Vermeer’s young woman and the apparent visual chaos around her constitutes one of the most interesting aspects of the composition.
With this reinterpretation, the artist connects more than three centuries of visual history and asks how the great icons evolve, change meaning, and continue to be part of our collective memory.
An original work that combines classical art, Pop Art, humor and critique of technological consumerism, inviting the viewer to discover new references in every gaze. A piece where past and present meet to tell an entirely new story.
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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 exhibited and sold in international art galleries with prices ranging from €3,000 to €5,000.
Known 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% cotton high-quality canvas
Mixed media: Premium brand materials, acrylic paint, aerosol, brush, crayon, markers, stencils, giclée
Style: Pop Art, Street Art, Contemporary Art
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CHARACTERISTICS:
- Hand-painted in full
- 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 combinations with recognizable brand elements, all expressed in vivid fluorescent colors that capture the essence of pop culture.
Art director and editorial graphic designer with formal training at Elisava (Barcelona), HÖK translates his design experience to the art world, creating works that invite not only to look but to reflect.
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, United Kingdom, Spain and more.
His international success reflects recognition of a personal, bold, 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 Year Award in 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 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 surcharges 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 2–3 cm interior stretcher (not included)
Combined shipping available.
Do not accept damaged packages without inspecting them first.
Make sure your address and email on Catawiki are correct.
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Expand your collection with an original HÖK piece.
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 TranslateCONCEPT OF THE WORK - The Girl With The Apple (Unique work)
What would happen if one of the most famous figures in the history of art discovered the universe of the great tech brands? This is HÖK’s original proposal in The Girl With The Apple, a work that transforms the iconic Lady with the Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer into an unexpected protagonist of contemporary Pop Art.
The young woman appears holding a bitten apple, a clear reference to Apple, one of the most influential and recognizable brands in the world. The gesture, seemingly simple, hides an ironic reflection on the enormous power that large technology companies have acquired in our society, to the point of becoming true icons of contemporary culture.
HÖK plays with the idea that the protagonist is symbolically devouring this tech giant, momentarily reversing the relationship between humans and the brands that dominate a large part of our daily life.
The scene is surrounded by a genuine universe of popular references, where Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Wonder Woman, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Captain America and Superman appear, among other characters. They all coexist in a composition full of cultural wink, creating an encounter between different generations, from the great masters of painting to superheroes of comics, music and entertainment.
The intense colors, graffiti, splashes and overlays give the work the urban energy characteristic of HÖK’s artistic language. The contrast between the serene gaze of Vermeer’s young woman and the apparent visual chaos around her constitutes one of the most interesting aspects of the composition.
With this reinterpretation, the artist connects more than three centuries of visual history and asks how the great icons evolve, change meaning, and continue to be part of our collective memory.
An original work that combines classical art, Pop Art, humor and critique of technological consumerism, inviting the viewer to discover new references in every gaze. A piece where past and present meet to tell an entirely new story.
────────────────────────
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 exhibited and sold in international art galleries with prices ranging from €3,000 to €5,000.
Known 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% cotton high-quality canvas
Mixed media: Premium brand materials, acrylic paint, aerosol, brush, crayon, markers, stencils, giclée
Style: Pop Art, Street Art, Contemporary Art
────────────────────────
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Hand-painted in full
- 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 combinations with recognizable brand elements, all expressed in vivid fluorescent colors that capture the essence of pop culture.
Art director and editorial graphic designer with formal training at Elisava (Barcelona), HÖK translates his design experience to the art world, creating works that invite not only to look but to reflect.
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, United Kingdom, Spain and more.
His international success reflects recognition of a personal, bold, 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 Year Award in 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 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 surcharges 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 2–3 cm interior stretcher (not included)
Combined shipping available.
Do not accept damaged packages without inspecting them first.
Make sure your address and email on Catawiki are correct.
────────────────────────
Expand your collection with an original HÖK piece.
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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Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
HÖK (1984)
Technique
Acrylic painting, Airbrush, Felt-tip pen, Mixed media, Spray paint
Title of artwork
The Girl With The Apple - Square Extra Large XXXL
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
95 cm
Width
95 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2010-2020
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