Invader at sixspace, Los Angeles, 6/11/05

Went to the show. I was sort of underwhelmed; when I first saw his mosaic invaders in Paris years ago I was charmed and intrigued; seeing the stuff in a gallery was antiseptic to say the least. The prices were out of control; pieces from his “alias” series of mosaics preserved in blocks of clear resin (really cool looking) ranged from $1800-$6000. I may actually make one myself for my house, although I won’t copy one of his designs. Didn’t get a chance to talk to the man as he was being interviewed for G4 TV. I did take some pictures. I don’t mean to down Invader; his shit is still rad, I just like it better on the street. The sixspace staff were really really nice too – They’re moving to Culver City – a sign of the times in LA!