Invasion Kit 15, Glow In The Space
Invasion Kit 15, Glow In The Space
Signed Ceramic
Invader
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Medium: Ceramic
Edition size: 200
Year: 2013
Size: H 26cm x W 24cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Ceramic
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2021 | Digard | France | |||
| July 2021 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2020 | Artcurial | France | |||
| November 2018 | Artcurial | France | |||
| September 2017 | Digard | France |
Meaning & Analysis
This ceramic mosaic from 2013 is a limited edition of 200 from Invader’s Invasion Kits series. The squared mosaic is composed of 110 small mosaic tiles. It represents one of Invader’s Space Invader characters, which the artist has been disseminating around the globe for over two decades now. Against a pitch-black background, a white luminous Space Invader looks directly at the spectator.
Regarding this Invasion Kit, the 15th the artist released, Invader claimed: “This new invasion kit is not only the largest of the series but also the most luminous. It will shine throughout the darkness thanks to its phosphorescent tiles!” As already the title Glow In the Space suggests, the tiles composing the Space Invader are devised so as to glow in the dark, creating a haunting atmosphere in which the alien character seems to be emerging out of space.
While the Invasion Kit was not released in conjunction with any specific exhibition, the title nonetheless suggests that the Kit pays homage to Invader’s Art4Space project, which the artist had launched only a year before in 2012.
Playing with Space Invaders’ alleged provenance from space, this Invasion Kit is a rare and unique find within Invader’s production, attesting to his vivid artistic imagination and his technical experimentation with materials.
Anonymous street artist Invader adopted his pseudonym from the 1978 arcade game, Space Invaders, and has continually paid homage to retro, 8-bit video games throughout his career. His work has evolved from the original Space Invader motif since the early 2000s, with other icons such as Pac-Man, Pink Panther and even the Rubik’s Cube becoming staples in his imagery. Invading urban landscapes with his distinctive pixelated mosaic creations, Invader transcends the boundaries of traditional street art by combining playful nostalgia with an urban twist. His unique fusion of retro aesthetics and contemporary commentary has solidified his place in the global art scene.
