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Julian Opie — Self portrait.
Julian Opie

Self portrait.

1985

Julian Opie's "Self Portrait" exemplifies his iconic minimalist style, reducing the human form to sleek, simplified lines and flat areas of color reminiscent of digital illustration and signage. The work strips away detailed facial features, retaining only the most essential elements needed to convey identity and presence. This reductive approach challenges traditional notions of portraiture while exploring how little visual information is needed for recognition.

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Julian Opie, Self portrait., 1985

Julian Opie's "Self Portrait" exemplifies his iconic minimalist style, reducing the human form to sleek, simplified lines and flat areas of color reminiscent of digital illustration and signage. The work strips away detailed facial features, retaining only the most essential elements needed to convey identity and presence. This reductive approach challenges traditional notions of portraiture while exploring how little visual information is needed for recognition.

Year
1985
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, British Artist, Modern Art, Bold Outlines, Digital Aesthetic, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Self-Portrait, Established Artist, Minimalism

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Collected by

Melissa Avery