Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Hollyweed (Red Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Hollyweed (Red Edition) is a 2018 screenprint in an edition of 100, published through Over The Influence at 22 x 16 inches. The Hollyweed subject riffs on the famous Hollywood sign prank, filtering a Los Angeles pop-culture moment through Invader's pixelated visual system in this red colorway variant.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog record: 100. Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
Why It Matters
Hollyweed captures Invader's affinity for playful cultural references and his sustained engagement with Los Angeles. The red edition is one of the colorway variants collectors track across the composition. At a run of 100 in a substantial 22 x 16 inch format, it pairs limited availability with strong wall presence and clear Over The Influence provenance.
Collector Perspective
Collectors comparing Hollyweed variants weigh the red edition against other colorways within the same 2018 release. The edition of 100 keeps it in the more limited tier of his screenprints. Its LA-centric pop subject and larger format make it a display-forward piece, and the Over The Influence publication anchors its origin and date.
Historical Context
The Hollyweed reference points to the 1976 alteration of the Hollywood sign, a piece of LA counterculture lore that fits Invader's mischievous sensibility. Produced in 2018 through Over The Influence, the print continues the artist's recurring dialogue with Los Angeles iconography, a city where he has installed mosaics and mounted gallery presentations.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2018-11-03
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date; verify against the original publisher record when available.
- Series
- Pop Icons
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog record: 100.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature and publisher marks not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
Documented History and Meaning
Release context: Legacy catalog record attributes the edition to Over The Influence.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation not independently documented in the sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the physical example with the documented signature, numbering, printer/publisher marks, dimensions, support and edition structure. A matching number or seller-issued certificate alone does not authenticate a copy.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed to Over The Influence. Copy-level provenance is separate: retain invoices, labels, prior ownership records and condition photographs for the specific example.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Mixed: secondary release record with primary series context
- Legacy release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Starting record for title, release date, edition, dimensions, medium, and original-release details; requires primary-source confirmation where noted.
- INVADER: Prints on Paper — International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) · museum / catalogue context · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Museum record for the exhibition and 2001–2020 prints-on-paper catalogue raisonné; not an individual-copy certificate.
FAQ
What does Hollyweed reference?
It riffs on the famous alteration of the Hollywood sign, a piece of Los Angeles pop-culture lore, rendered in Invader's pixel style.
Is this one of several color editions?
Yes, the red edition is a colorway variant that collectors track alongside other versions of the composition.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 100 through Over The Influence.
