Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Camo S (3C-M1)
Summary
Camo S (3C-M1) (2024) is the small format of Invader's Camo series, a HENI screenprint framed at 51 x 51 cm in an edition of 200 plus 20 artist's proofs. The 3C-M1 designation encodes the colourway and pattern, layering military camouflage over Invader's signature alien grid.
Why It Matters
The Camo series merges two coded visual systems: camouflage, built to hide, and Invader's mosaics, built to be spotted in the urban wild. The tension between concealment and visibility drives the concept. As the small format, it offers an approachable scale within a coherent sized set.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 200 plus 20 APs is a moderate run. Collectors assembling the Camo set often pursue matching S and M formats and colourways; the 3C-M1 code is the identifier to track. The compact 51 x 51 cm size makes it flexible to display and pair with the medium format.
Historical Context
Issued in 2024 by HENI Editions, the Camo series continues Invader's long dialogue with pattern and pixel. Camouflage has recurred across contemporary art as a motif of both militarism and disguise; here it is fused with the alien iconography that has driven Invader's street campaign since the late 1990s.
FAQ
What does 3C-M1 refer to?
It designates the specific colourway and camouflage pattern of this Camo edition.
What is the edition size?
200 prints plus 20 artist's proofs.
How does the small format differ from the medium?
Camo S is framed at 51 x 51 cm, smaller than the Camo M format at 61 x 72 cm.
About the Artist
Invader (born 1969, France) is a pseudonymous French urban artist known for installing mosaic works inspired by 1970s-80s arcade video games, most famously the aliens from Space Invaders. Since the late 1990s he has "invaded" cities worldwide, cementing tile mosaics onto walls and mapping each installation as part of a global game. His studio output extends the pixel aesthetic into prints, "Rubikcubism" works made from Rubik's Cubes, aluminum pieces, and alias-signed editions. He remains anonymous, appearing publicly only masked.
Collecting Invader at Gauntlet Gallery
What Invader works can I collect?
Beyond street mosaics, Invader releases signed, numbered editions — screenprints, giclées, aluminum and Rubikcubism works — plus his "Invasion Kits." Signed and numbered studio editions are the collectible core. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with documentation.
How is an Invader piece authenticated?
We sell Invader works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed exactly as it ships, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before buying.
What drives value?
Medium (unique Rubikcubism and aluminum works over open prints), edition size, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape price. Hand-made and low-numbered pieces command the strongest premiums.