6 Cubes (blue and yellow)
6 Cubes (blue and yellow)
Signed Print
Invader
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50 x 70cm, Edition of 20, Screenprint
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 20
Year: 2009
Size: H 50cm x W 70cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: October 2021
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Meaning & Analysis
6 Cubes (blue and yellow) is a signed screen print in colours on wove paper released in an edition size of 20. The work shows six Rubik’s cubes arranged in a 3x2 grid formation. The bright colours of the cubes animate the print which is dominated by white, red, blue, green, orange and yellow. Invader’s strategic manipulation of the Rubik’s Cubes reflects the artist’s ability to see the art in games.
6 Cubes can be seen alongside a variety of other artworks by Invader that are part of the Rubikcubism collection. The collection features a range of prints, all of which are inspired by the popular 3x3 combination puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube, which was invented by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.
Rubikcubism captures Invader’s fascination with games and the way they inspire his artworks. The collection also reflects Invader’s obsession with pixelation and mosaics and the way he incorporates these shape patterns into his prints. Discussing Rubikcubism, Invader has described it as an artistic style which ‘developed in Paris in the early 21st century and is characterised by the use of Rubik’s Cubes as a medium.’
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.
