Imogen Smiling
Signed Print

Name: Imogen Smiling
Brand: Julian Opie
Rating: 4.9 (226 reviews)

Julian Opie

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Medium: Digital Print

Edition size: 30

Year: 2015

Size: H 90cm x W 61cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Julian Opie's Imogen Smiling (signed) is estimated to be worth between £8,500 to £12,500. This digital print artwork, created in 2015, is a rare piece with a limited auction history, having been sold once at auction on 20th March 2019. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 30.

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Auction Results

Auction Date	Auction House	Artwork	Hammer Price	Return to Seller	Buyer Paid
March 2019	Sotheby's Online - United Kingdom	Imogen Smiling - Signed Print

Meaning & Analysis

Imogen Smiling is an inkjet print on lenticular acrylic, released in an edition of 30 in 2015, by British artist Julian Opie. The pared down style with planes of solid colours is distinctive of Opie’s style, which is heavily influenced by Pop Art.

Imogen Smiling is more painterly in style than Opie’s earlier portraits, yet it retains his signature minimalist aesthetic. The use of shadows and highlights here confirms the evolution of Opie’s earlier style, in which such elements were absent. This stylistic development evolved as Opie sought to capture the more subtle movements of the face. To this end, Opie studied Japanese Manga and Old Masters to understand how shadows can be utilised instead of lines, the latter of which are a hallmark of Opie’s work.

The sitter’s features have been distilled, reduced to the bare minimum. Yet, Opie’s skill lies in maintaining the sitter’s unique identity and character, despite the simplicity.

Julian Opie, born in 1958, dances through the contemporary art scene with a distinctive digital allure. A trailblazer of the 1980s New British Sculpture movement, Opie's work is a highly stylised blend of Pop Art and minimalism which navigates the intersection of technology and visual expression. From his early experiments with computer-generated art to his iconic portraits and animated installations, Opie's work exudes a captivating simplicity. His signature style, marked by bold lines and reduced forms, is internationally recognisable and has made him a key player in British contemporary art.

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