Julian Opie Taxi Driver Running For Sale

About this work

This work presents a figure in motion, captured mid-stride in Opie's signature reductive style. The taxi driver is rendered through bold black outlines and minimal detail, distilled to essential visual elements that convey both occupation and movement. Created using inkjet on paper mounted to aluminium, the piece demonstrates Opie's characteristic approach of simplifying human forms into universal symbols while maintaining immediate recognizability. The clean lines and flat planes of color create a striking graphic quality that bridges fine art and contemporary visual culture. Opie's exploration of everyday urban characters reflects his ongoing investigation into how we perceive and categorize people in modern life. This 2015 work exemplifies his mature practice, where sophisticated artistic reduction meets accessible imagery. The substantial scale and aluminium mounting give the piece significant physical presence, making it equally suited to corporate or private collections. As part of Opie's continued examination of contemporary archetypes, this work represents an important example from an artist whose influence spans fine art, public installation, and popular culture. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.