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Invader — Alias Mia_53
Invader

Alias Mia_53

Invader's *Alias Mia_53* is a vibrant mosaic work composed of ceramic tiles affixed to a plastic support, translating the pixelated aesthetic of classic 8-bit video game graphics into a tactile, sculptural form. The piece exemplifies the French street artist's signature practice of reimagining digital imagery through the analog medium of tile work, creating a striking tension between the handcrafted and the technological. Bold, blocky forms emerge from the carefully arranged fragments of color, referencing the iconic visual language of early arcade culture.

Medium
ceramic tiles on plastic

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2016

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Invader, Alias Mia_53

Invader's *Alias Mia_53* is a vibrant mosaic work composed of ceramic tiles affixed to a plastic support, translating the pixelated aesthetic of classic 8-bit video game graphics into a tactile, sculptural form. The piece exemplifies the French street artist's signature practice of reimagining digital imagery through the analog medium of tile work, creating a striking tension between the handcrafted and the technological. Bold, blocky forms emerge from the carefully arranged fragments of color, referencing the iconic visual language of early arcade culture.

Medium
ceramic tiles on plastic
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

French, Blue, Street Art, Ceramic Tiles, Mosaic, Public Art, Urban, Pixelated, Playful, Contemporary

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery