Space Invasion
Artist
Kereama TAEPA (Te Arawa, Te Atiawa, b.1979)
Production date
2014
Description
A visual adaptation of the Space Invaders game graphic to reflect a Maori political context. A stylised wharenui (Maori meeting house) is positioned as the 'player' graphic along the bottom edge, which is shooting oncoming attackers; a group of icons representing the Government (top row: Beehive symbol), the British Crown (middle row) and missionisation (bottom row: bishop mitres).
Medium
Screenprint on 300 gsm Pescia paper
Measurements
Dimensions: 1 - Support: 760 x 557mm
Edition
7/10
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Credit line
Purchased in 2015
Accession number
1340
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