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Julian Opie — Flocked Painting No. 50
Julian Opie

Flocked Painting No. 50

Julian Opie's signature reductive style is on full display in this work, which distills the human figure or landscape into bold, simplified outlines and flat areas of color. The title's reference to "flocking" suggests a tactile, velvety surface texture that adds a sensory dimension to Opie's otherwise graphic, almost digital aesthetic. The piece exemplifies his ongoing exploration of the boundary between fine art, graphic design, and everyday visual language.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 14, 2014

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Julian Opie, Flocked Painting No. 50

Julian Opie's signature reductive style is on full display in this work, which distills the human figure or landscape into bold, simplified outlines and flat areas of color. The title's reference to "flocking" suggests a tactile, velvety surface texture that adds a sensory dimension to Opie's otherwise graphic, almost digital aesthetic. The piece exemplifies his ongoing exploration of the boundary between fine art, graphic design, and everyday visual language.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Simplified Forms, Reductive Style, Bold Colors, Male Artist, British Artist, Bold Outlines, Digital Aesthetic, Pop Art, Modern Era, Figurative Art, Portrait, Flat Color, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Minimalism

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Melissa Avery