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Space Invasions (2021)

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories.

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These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe, but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.

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Technical image editing- Menno Sabel

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Before the Schism, the Colonies were all working Together--as ONE (2021)
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Before the Schism, the Colonies were all working Together--as ONE (2021)

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
Lightspeed, snaildrive--Heatshield 6.3.--Maxing Out!
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Lightspeed, snaildrive--Heatshield 6.3.--Maxing Out!

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
07 The chalk—enough for her shell—but an ABANDONED PLANET
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07 The chalk—enough for her shell—but an ABANDONED PLANET

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
06 A far world—a white world—the same element…that could REPAIR her SHELL
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06 A far world—a white world—the same element…that could REPAIR her SHELL

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
05 Heatshield cover loss—CODE Orange REPEAT Orange
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05 Heatshield cover loss—CODE Orange REPEAT Orange

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
03 Mucus—HIDE the light turns again!
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03 Mucus—HIDE the light turns again!

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
04 Equipoise bends the Ecliptic—JUMP
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04 Equipoise bends the Ecliptic—JUMP

This performance by snails in leading roles as astronauts is part of a series Space Invasions (2021) that makes mischief with the notion of “invasive species”: the snails are metaphors for a range of topics--migration, refugees, public secrets, settlements, climate change, conspiracy theories. These snails “petit-gris” are originally from South- and Southwest Europe but have migrated all over Europe and the United States with the help of human beings. They are edible, are used for the production of cosmetics and are also considered a pest by some people for eating their plants.
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