Invader Series #1
Invader Series #1
Roger Allan Cleaves
Invader Series #1
49.5” x 40” framed
acrylic, charcoal, graphite, spray paint
2022
Roger Allan Cleaves’ Invader Series #1 (2022) is a bold and immersive work that merges abstraction, figuration, and Afrofuturist themes. Measuring 49.5” x 40” framed, the piece is crafted with acrylic, charcoal, graphite, and spray paint, showcasing Cleaves’ dynamic layering and expressive mark-making.
A central figure emerges from a charged, fragmented environment, surrounded by vivid colors and gestural strokes that suggest movement and transformation. The interplay of bold lines and textured surfaces evokes themes of displacement, resilience, and identity, key elements in Cleaves’ Forget Me Nots Land universe.
As part of the Invader Series, this piece explores the tension between presence and obscurity, inviting viewers to navigate its layered visual language. Invader Series #1 stands as a powerful reflection on history, self-perception, and the speculative possibilities of the future.