Julian Opie Running People (Tim) For Sale

Julian Opie

Running People (Tim), 2020

A series of anodised aluminium figures on Corian bases

22 x 22 5/8 x 3 in 55.9 x 57.4 x 7.6 cm

Running People (Tim), 2020

A series of anodised aluminium figures on Corian bases

22 x 22 5/8 x 3 in 55.9 x 57.4 x 7.6 cm

Edition

Edition of 20

About this work

Running People (Tim) presents a single figure captured mid-stride in Julian Opie's signature reductive style. The runner is rendered in bold, clean lines and flat planes of colour against the anodised aluminium surface, mounted on a pristine Corian base. Opie distils the essence of human movement into simplified geometric forms, eliminating unnecessary detail while maintaining the dynamic energy of athletic motion. The figure's posture conveys the rhythmic repetition of running, with carefully calibrated proportions that balance abstraction with immediate recognition. This work exemplifies Opie's continued exploration of contemporary portraiture and the representation of everyday life through a minimalist visual language. His distinctive aesthetic bridges fine art and popular culture, drawing influence from pictograms and digital interfaces whilst remaining firmly grounded in observational drawing. The aluminium construction ensures durability and a luminous finish that animates the figure depending on ambient light. As part of Opie's celebrated Running People series, this piece represents an important strand of his practice and appeals to collectors seeking museum-quality contemporary art with universal accessibility. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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