These Ceramic Tile Art Pieces Portay Pixelated Pop Culture Characters
David Ingram — September 9, 2015 — Art & Design
References: space-invaders & hypebeast
The mysterious and elusive artist Invader, or graffitist depending on who you ask, has unleashed his latest invasion of ceramic tile art upon the streets of Paris.
Although his actual identity is unknown to the public, Invader has for years carefully and discreetly posted his pixelated street art upon countless cities around the world. The ongoing project has been explained as a game by Invader, where each densely populated urban area acts as a level and each new piece posted adds to an ever-growing high score.
Through the careful placement of each new colored square, this latest example of an ever-growing ceramic tile art project sees a number of 8-bit characters posted around the streets of Paris. Call it art or call it graffiti, these anonymous art pieces are at the very least sure to catch the attention of anyone passing by.
Although his actual identity is unknown to the public, Invader has for years carefully and discreetly posted his pixelated street art upon countless cities around the world. The ongoing project has been explained as a game by Invader, where each densely populated urban area acts as a level and each new piece posted adds to an ever-growing high score.
Through the careful placement of each new colored square, this latest example of an ever-growing ceramic tile art project sees a number of 8-bit characters posted around the streets of Paris. Call it art or call it graffiti, these anonymous art pieces are at the very least sure to catch the attention of anyone passing by.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Art - The rise of pixelated art in public spaces presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and attention-grabbing works.
2. Urban Gamification - The use of public spaces for urban gamification presents an opportunity for businesses to create immersive experiences for consumers.
3. Anonymous Art - The rise of anonymous artists like Invader presents an opportunity for creatives to challenge traditional notions of authorship and ownership in the art world.
Industry Implications
1. Street Art - The street art industry could leverage the rise of pixelated art to engage with younger audiences and create playful and interactive experiences.
2. Tourism - Cities could leverage the trend of urban gamification to create unique tourism experiences that immerse visitors in the local culture and history.
3. Fine Art - Fine art institutions could explore the phenomenon of anonymous art and its impact on traditional notions of authorship and value in the art world.
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