Street Art and Space Invaders

Do you want to know more about the "Space Invaders", street art movement? Are you curious to learn the secrets behind these extraordinary works of art?

We couldn't help but be fascinated by the famous mosaic artist Invader. We have gathered all the possible information about his iconic works, "Space Invaders", and we are going to share them with you.

Space invaders is a series of street art made in mosaic. It is often found in the streets of Paris, but it can also be found in other cities around the world. This article will tell you about:

• The mystery surrounding the birth of this movement in street art.
• The "Space Invader" is a unique and very artistic creation.
• The story of the mosaic and support for the "Space Invader".
• Finally, the various works of the "Space invaders", which have become cult.

After reading this, you will be able to better understand the world created by the Space Invader. You will be able to understand the messages he intends to convey through his works. Let's begin without further ado:

Street art is a very important part of our daily life today. You can see stencils wherever you go. Street art began as graffiti in the 1960s in Philadelphia. To win the love of her heart, a person would write her name on various streets of the city. It was an impressive practice that other residents later adopted. This practice spread to other states, such as New York, and then to the entire world.

Street art became more modern in the late 1990s. Today we are facing a reformation of the concept. It was not only an art form, but also a tool for activism and the fight against injustice. We also see new artists, such as Invader.

Invader is a French artist/mosaicist. Invader's first work, which he called "leclaireur", was installed near the Bastille in 1996. It was a harmless alien. Two years later, he published the first "Space Invader". The public loved the first "Space Invader", which inspired him to create other forms and connotations. Invader currently has more space invaders worldwide. Invader has become a leading figure in modern street art, alongside Banksy. His identity is still unknown.

II) Space Invader, a unique artistic concept

Space Invader is a original and unique art that has been so successful. This series of works is unlike any other street art. It is not graffiti or stencil, but mosaic. That's right! Invader's works are made of small tiles that he transforms into characters. These tiles are then transformed into small creatures, which can include a computer virus, a dinosaur and aliens. He would later move on to animated films and video games. Some of his greatest works include Invader Mario Bros and Invader Pan.

Invader's inspiration comes from the famous video game "Space Invanders", which was released in 1978 on a dartboard. It was created by Taito in Japan and consists of shooting small aliens with a laser cannon. The cannon must be moved horizontally on the screen. Points are earned each time the player shoots an alien.Since its release, this game has been a huge success. Invader was attracted by the connotations it gives off. Invader tends to tell a story where many aliens invade all of space. They risk landing on the ground if they are not killed. Invader wants the title of this invader. However, he is not an invader from space (from the universe), but from public spaces. Although he has been able to infiltrate space by placing his works in space stations in recent years, he also wants to be this invader. His works are found everywhere, in cemeteries, in the streets, etc. to show that the invader is everywhere, even if we do not always see him.

The invader’s motivations are not limited to expressing his talent. The “space invaders”, as they are called, also convey messages. Most of these works have been placed in specific locations to mark a protest or address injustices. This is the case, for example, of the one he placed on the Place de la Sorbonne in 2018 to commemorate the student protest movement that took place 50 years ago.

III) The Mosaic: Support for Space Invaders

We now know that Invader's works are made with a mosaic support. What is this inspiration? Invader answers this question in an interview. He claims that computers have become democratized since the 1990s. This prompted him to take an interest inaesthetics and design of pixelated images. He tried to create canvases to show these effects, but he failed. Then he had an idea. He created the mosaic. He used ceramic tiles and stuck them together to create a fresco. He then presented it in the streets of Paris.

Invader, unlike other artists who prefer to paint only in black and white, allows himself to use a lot of colors. They are not afraid to use different colors of tiles, including red, yellow, green and even black and white. They are diverse in terms of size and format of the paintings.

IV) Space invader, becoming the cult

Invader owns many works, but There are some that stand out and have a great international reputation. These include: PA_689 and Space OS, Space One and Pirate Skull.

1) The PA_689

This work was first exhibited in Paris in 2006. It was displayed along the exterior of the Place de Belleville. It represents the image of several characters from the famous game "Space invader ". It is composed of ceramic tiles that have been mosaicked. It is placed on a four-panel acrylic base.

PA_689 is Invader's longest work. It disappeared a few months later. It was found on the Place de Belleville near the metro, about twenty meters long, in early 2021. The background is green and the characters are drawn in white.

2) The space OS

The Space OS is a very special work. It is a representation of the computer image, which became very popular in the 1990s. We then find on the table the main components of the device, namely the central unit and the screen. On the screen is displayed a representation of "Space Invaders". This representation can be viewed while walking down Rue de Reuilly in Paris.

3) The Space One

Invader also created the Space-One. This one, like the other Space Invaders is the design of an extra from the video game. It was launched into the stratosphere on a weather balloon. The event took place in Miami, United States, on August 20, 2012. Invader took a camera on board the balloon to capture the moment. The Space One was built with 14 tiles, each measuring 28 cm long and 24 cm wide.

We see four main colors in terms of colors: red, blue, yellow and black.

4) The pirate skull

The Pirate Skull is named after the image of a pirate skull. It was made with embedded ceramic tiles. It is widely used to refer to hacking or piracy in the computer world. It can also be seen on many screen prints, including T-shirts and displays.

THE Space Invaders, in short, are Dalinian figurines which are inspired by the video game of the same name. However, they have hidden messages and connotations. This article will give you information about the invader's life and some of his impressive works. You will soon be able to decipher the history of his art and appreciate it better.

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