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gary (popstar) (1999) is a limited edition screenprint by julian opie, one of britain’s most recognisable contemporary artists. published in an edition of just 40, the work demonstrates the distinctive visual language that has made opie’s portraits so instantly recognisable, combining bold outlines, flat colour and carefully considered proportions to reduce the subject to its essential elements.
julian opie draws on a wide range of visual influences, from road signage and digital graphics to classical portraiture and modernist art. rather than attempting to reproduce every detail of a face, he strips the image back to a small number of carefully chosen lines and shapes, while still retaining a strong sense of identity and personality. gary (popstar) is a particularly good example of this approach.
what particularly appeals to me about gary (popstar) is that it captures the confidence and energy of popular culture without relying on unnecessary detail. the portrait feels both timeless and unmistakably contemporary, demonstrating how a handful of carefully placed lines can say more than a highly detailed image.
for me, there is also something particularly appealing about the scale and simplicity of the work. it has the graphic clarity that makes opie’s work immediately accessible, but the longer you look, the more you appreciate how precisely the image has been constructed.
with an edition of only 40, gary (popstar) is a relatively scarce julian opie limited edition from 1999. early opie prints in small editions can be difficult to find, making this an interesting example for collectors of contemporary portraiture and opie’s distinctive approach to the relationship between art, popular culture and digital imagery.
julian opie has established an international reputation through a distinctive visual language that brings together portraiture, technology, graphic design and the traditions of modernist art. his simplified figures, portraits and animated works have become instantly recognisable, while his prints and limited editions have attracted a broad international following among collectors.
gary (popstar) offers a particularly concise example of opie’s approach: a recognisable portrait reduced to its essential visual components, with the simplicity of the image becoming the defining feature of the work.
collection: luck 01
medium: screenprint on somerset satin paper
edition: edition of 40
dimensions: 61 × 53 cm
signature: signed
condition: excellent
framing: professionally framed and ready to hang
delivery
complimentary personal delivery is available within brighton & hove. for uk and international orders, we arrange appropriate specialist art delivery and can provide fully insured, tracked delivery where required.
delivery is additional to the artwork price.
please contact us for a quotation before purchasing.
gary (popstar) (1999) is a limited edition screenprint by julian opie, one of britain’s most recognisable contemporary artists. published in an edition of just 40, the work demonstrates the distinctive visual language that has made opie’s portraits so instantly recognisable, combining bold outlines, flat colour and carefully considered proportions to reduce the subject to its essential elements.
julian opie draws on a wide range of visual influences, from road signage and digital graphics to classical portraiture and modernist art. rather than attempting to reproduce every detail of a face, he strips the image back to a small number of carefully chosen lines and shapes, while still retaining a strong sense of identity and personality. gary (popstar) is a particularly good example of this approach.
what particularly appeals to me about gary (popstar) is that it captures the confidence and energy of popular culture without relying on unnecessary detail. the portrait feels both timeless and unmistakably contemporary, demonstrating how a handful of carefully placed lines can say more than a highly detailed image.
for me, there is also something particularly appealing about the scale and simplicity of the work. it has the graphic clarity that makes opie’s work immediately accessible, but the longer you look, the more you appreciate how precisely the image has been constructed.
with an edition of only 40, gary (popstar) is a relatively scarce julian opie limited edition from 1999. early opie prints in small editions can be difficult to find, making this an interesting example for collectors of contemporary portraiture and opie’s distinctive approach to the relationship between art, popular culture and digital imagery.
julian opie has established an international reputation through a distinctive visual language that brings together portraiture, technology, graphic design and the traditions of modernist art. his simplified figures, portraits and animated works have become instantly recognisable, while his prints and limited editions have attracted a broad international following among collectors.
gary (popstar) offers a particularly concise example of opie’s approach: a recognisable portrait reduced to its essential visual components, with the simplicity of the image becoming the defining feature of the work.
collection: luck 01
medium: screenprint on somerset satin paper
edition: edition of 40
dimensions: 61 × 53 cm
signature: signed
condition: excellent
framing: professionally framed and ready to hang
delivery
complimentary personal delivery is available within brighton & hove. for uk and international orders, we arrange appropriate specialist art delivery and can provide fully insured, tracked delivery where required.
delivery is additional to the artwork price.
please contact us for a quotation before purchasing.