Gauntlet Gallery — Invader Print Index
Rubik Camouflage (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Rubik Camouflage (2023) is a HENI timed edition, a Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel at 100 x 100 cm and 13.5 kg. Numbered and hand-signed on the label, it fuses two of Invader's signature systems, the Rubik's Cube grid and camouflage pattern, into a single large-format image.
Collector notes: Timed edition of 812. Numbered and hand-signed on the label.
Why It Matters
This edition sits at the crossroads of two of Invader's recurring motifs, Rubik Cubism and camouflage, making it conceptually dense within his output. The 100 x 100 cm Diasec panel presents that fusion at commanding scale, appealing to collectors drawn to where the artist's coded visual systems overlap.
Collector Perspective
The timed run of 812 is among the larger editions in this group, reflecting strong demand during its window. The label signature and numbering are the key markers. Its 13.5 kg aluminium panel calls for secure mounting; the glossy Diasec face rewards even, glare-controlled lighting.
Historical Context
Issued in 2023 by HENI Editions, Rubik Camouflage reflects Invader's habit of cross-pollinating his own motifs. Both the Rubik grid and camouflage recur across his mosaics and editions; combining them extends his ongoing project of layering coded, pattern-based visual languages drawn from games and the street.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Diasec-mounted editioned panel
- Release date
- 2023-02-02
- Release-date note
- Timed release window: 2–12 February 2023.
- Catalogue reference
- HENI NVDR1-2
- Series
- Rubikcubism
- Medium and materials
- Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel; 100 × 100 cm; 13.5 kg.
- Edition details
- Timed edition of 812.
- Signature and marks
- Numbered and hand-signed on the label.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: Invader dates the start of Rubikcubism to 2005.
Meaning / interpretation: HENI connects the image to the 2010 Rubik-cube sculpture RLRi and quotes Invader describing the invasion of new technologies into everyday life. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: Published by HENI Editions as one of four Rubikcubism panels in a ten-day timed release.
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 HENI Editions. Copy-level provenance is separate: retain invoices, labels, prior ownership records and condition photographs for the specific example.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Invader Rubikcubist — MIMA Museum, Brussels · 2022–2023 · The source sculpture RLRi was illustrated in the museum retrospective; this is source-work context
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Publisher-verified
- Rubik Camouflage — NVDR1-2 — HENI Editions · primary publisher source · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Publisher record for medium, dimensions, weight, signature/numbering and edition size.
- Rubikcubism press material — HENI Editions · primary publisher press material · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Source work and publisher interpretation.
- Rubikcubism — Invader studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-11 · Artist-authored history of Rubikcubism and the Top 10 / Rubik Low Fidelity series.
FAQ
What two motifs does it combine?
Invader's Rubik Cubism grid and his camouflage pattern, merged into one composition.
What are the dimensions and weight?
100 x 100 cm, on an aluminium composite panel weighing 13.5 kg.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is numbered and hand-signed on the label.
