Rubikcubism: Invader's Nostalgic & Modern Art Subjects
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Rubikcubism, a captivating art form pioneered by the French street artist Invader, has garnered widespread acclaim for its innovative use of Rubik's Cubes to create intricate, pixelated mosaics. Invader's unique approach transforms this iconic 1980s puzzle into a sophisticated artistic medium, blending nostalgia with contemporary digital aesthetics. This blog post delves into the diverse subjects that populate Invader's RubikCubist works, ranging from homages to classic artworks, pop culture references to video game characters, and original designs. Each subject showcases Invader's technical prowess and reflects a broader cultural variety in Invader’s work, making Rubikcubism a dynamic and engaging movement in modern art. Join us as we explore the fascinating themes and inspirations behind Invader's vibrant creations.
Space Invaders
The initial inspiration for Invader’s urban art journey, Space Invaders, has made its way into Invader’s very first experiments working with Rubik’s Cubes. As shown below, its main goal is to show the original character by using Rubik’s Cubes. Later on, Space Invaders were frequently used in his artworks.
First Rubikcubist Work
Untitled (2005)
Rubik Space Print (2005)
NVDR1-1 Print (2023)
Classic Video Games
Similar to tile mosaics, Invader uses classic icons as his inspirations for his Rubikcubism work, such as Mario Bros and Pac-Man. All of these 80s characters pay homage to the video games themselves, and evokes a sense of nostalgia his art.
Mario Divided (2005)
Red Rubik Phantom (2007)
Green Rubik Phantom (2007)
Image captured from Rubikcubist Exhibition at MIMA Musem
Portraits of Popular Icons
Most Rubikcubism portraits are referenced from real life popular icons in our society.
Rubik Bruce Lee (2015)
Rubik Bruce Lee (2015), Rubik Charles Manson (2007), Rubik Dalai Lama (2008)
Album Covers
Fond of music? Invader has also incorporated some of his favorite albums with Rubikcubism.
Rubik Breakfast in America (2009), Rubik ACDC (2009), Rubik London Calling (2009), Rubik Abbey Road (2009)
Past Paintings
Invader often references from significant and iconic paintings created in the past.
Rubik Mondrian (2008), Rubik Jacquet (2008), Rubik Ohh…Alright (2011), Rubik Shot Red Marilyn (2023)
Rubik Scarface Machine Gun (2007)
Rubik La Nuit étoilée (2022)
Rubik Mona Lisa (2005)
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