artist 6: julian opie

Walking in Melbourne 3,  2018

Beach Head 14, 2018

Paisley Dress and Red Gown, 2015

Flat Cap Man, 2016

Walking in Melbourne 6, 2018

Julian Opie is a pop artist born in London in 1958, who has a very distinct style consisting of thick black outlines, bright flat colors, and minimalist composition. He seems to do a fair amount of people watching as he travels, which makes for intriguing narratives in his portraits. I love the simplicity of his style, and how even though the pieces bear no real resemblance to their sources, they still feel like they are depicting actual individuals. If you want to check out more of his work, visit his website.