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How does Julian Opie do his work?
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How Julian Opie does his work is through trial and error. The British artist’s process is one of experimentation. Often, he begins by taking a photograph and then uploading it to a computer, which he then uses to add symbols, signs, shadows and outlines. Then, he adds color and collage to the works, layering elements on top of one another. As he sees what works and what does not, Opie removes, rearranges and edits these layers until he achieves the final result he envisioned. Explore an assortment of Julian Opie art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Woman taking off man's shirt. 5
By Julian Opie
Located in London, GB
Julian Opie
Woman taking off man's shirt. 5, 2003
Screenprint in colours on paper
100 x 60 cm - Sheet size
framed: 107 x 71.5 cm
Non-editioned multiple
Drawing on the visual langua...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Dance, Figure 2 (huge signed lenticular acrylic panel)
By Julian Opie
Located in Aventura, FL
Lenticular acrylic panel mounted to white acrylic. Hand signed by Julian Opie on label attached on verso. Edition of 55 plus 5 Artist Proofs. Printed 52/55 on label attached on ve...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Lenticular
Woman Taking Off Man's Shirt by Julian Opie
By Julian Opie
Located in London, GB
Screenprint
23.75 x 39.50 in (60.3 x 100.3 cm).
Published by K21 Kunstammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf. Unknown edition size.
Publisher text detailed along the bottom.
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ: Watkins, Jonathan. "Julian Opie: Editions 1984 - 2011. Catalogue Raisonné", Alan Cristea Gallery, 2011, p.244.
In a handful of simple black lines and splashes of red and yellow, Julian Opie presents a sensual figural study in ‘Woman Taking Off a Man’s Shirt...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Carmen and Fabien (from Standing Couples), hand signed relief with collage
By Julian Opie
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand colored relief with collage on archival museum board. From 'Standing Couples' portfolio. Hand signed by Julian Opie on label attached on frame verso. Edition of 50 plus 5 Art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Board
$12,000 Sale Price
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Dance, Figure 4 (huge signed lenticular acrylic panel)
By Julian Opie
Located in Aventura, FL
Lenticular acrylic panel mounted to white acrylic. Hand signed by Julian Opie on label attached on verso. Edition of 55 plus 5 Artist Proofs. Printed 52/55 on label attached on ve...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Lenticular
Dance, Figure 3 (huge signed lenticular acrylic panel)
By Julian Opie
Located in Aventura, FL
Lenticular acrylic panel mounted to white acrylic. Hand signed by Julian Opie on label attached on verso. Edition of 55 plus 5 Artist Proofs. Printed 52/55 on label attached on ve...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Lenticular