
Bijou Gets Undressed
6 works

Old Street August 12, 2020
aluminium, nylon and lights
88 1/2 x 118 7/8 x 3 5/8 in 225 x 302 x 9.5 cm
This illuminated work captures a moment of urban observation from a distinctive London intersection. Opie employs his signature reductive visual language to depict figures moving through a contemporary streetscape, rendered in bold black lines against glowing white backgrounds. The aluminum construction houses integrated LED lighting that animates the composition, while layered nylon panels create subtle depth. His minimalist approach distills complex urban scenes into essential forms, where pedestrians become elegant silhouettes and architectural elements are suggested through geometric simplicity. The work exemplifies Opie's continued exploration of metropolitan life and human movement within built environments. Created during 2020, it reflects the artist's ongoing documentation of urban rhythm and social space during a transformative period. The substantial scale commands architectural presence while the luminous quality adds kinetic energy to any collection. Opie's work resides in major public and private collections worldwide, and this piece represents his mature integration of traditional portraiture with contemporary digital aesthetics and innovative materials. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History

Curly hair, from: Old Street Walkers · Julian Opie · Christie's · 2026-03 · $15,749

Turn ups, from: Old Street Walkers · Julian Opie · Christie's · 2026-03 · $26,998

Woman Taking Off Man's Shirt · Julian Opie · Phillips · 2026-01 · $2,277

Turn ups, from: Old Street Walkers · Julian Opie · Christie's · 2025-09 · $0

Long hair, from: Old Street Walkers · Julian Opie · Christie's · 2025-09 · $20,653

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