Julian opie
London, UK
“Mirjam” is one of Julian Opie’s representative portrait series. Using his signature flat color fields and distinct contour lines, Opie presents the human presence in a concise yet powerful manner.
Rather than relying on meticulous depiction, he conveys identity and atmosphere through a balance of form, color, and rhythmic visual composition.
Although the work is titled after the model’s name, its focus is not on individual characteristics, but on portraying a universal human archetype within contemporary society.
“In Mirjam, Opie distills the figure into essential form through clean lines and flat planes of color, inviting viewers to see beyond the surface into the essence of presence.”