A well-known street artist hailing from New York City, Stikman has had his work in places often seen but not always noticed. For more than 30 years, Stikman played a game of hide-and-seek with New York — posting his signature characters in locations that are blatantly obvious yet obscured. His small, robot-like figures were placed in pedestrian walkways distorted over time by every tire mark and foot step that cross them. Passed by countless people each day, the pavement paintings often times may go by unnoticed.

By hiding his work in plain sight, Stikman encourages the public to open their eyes and be observant to their surroundings. Once you see one, you start to see them everywhere. As with all street art and graffiti, a keen sense of the urban environment is developed as you become aware of and search for the art that is around you.