Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Hollyweed (Red Edition)
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.