Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Home (Lego White)
Summary
Home (Lego White), 2010, is a screen print published by Pictures On Walls in an edition of 25, measuring 42 x 29.5 cm. The artstock is embossed with a relief tile pattern and printed in foil inks, giving the sheet a reflective, ceramic-like surface that mimics Invader's real mosaics.
Why It Matters
Here Invader translates the physical texture of his street mosaics onto paper. The embossed relief and metallic foil are engineered so the print reads almost like glazed tile, a rare attempt to capture the tactile charm of his craft in a flat, editioned format rather than a smooth reproduction.
Collector Perspective
An edition of just 25 through Pictures On Walls makes this one of the scarcer Invader screen prints of its year. The foil-and-emboss finish is delicate, so pristine, undamaged examples are prized. POW's noted caveat that returns did not cover the piece signals its fragile, hands-on production values.
Historical Context
Pictures On Walls, the London print house associated with the urban-art wave of the 2000s, released several Invader editions. Home (Lego White) reflects that period's appetite for prints that reproduce not just the image but the material feel of street work, using embossing and foil to evoke ceramic.
FAQ
Why does the print look ceramic?
The paper is embossed with a relief tile pattern and printed in foil inks, giving a reflective surface that imitates glazed mosaic tile.
How small is the edition?
It was released in an edition of 25 through Pictures On Walls.
What is the 'Lego White' reference?
It denotes this specific colorway of the Home motif within the release.
Why the returns warning?
The foil and embossing are delicate, so the publisher noted its standard returns policy did not cover the piece.
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.