Christine

Christine

1999
Artist
Julian Opie, English, 1958-
Born: London, England
Work Locations: London, England
Object
sculpture
Medium
Auto painted aluminum
Accession Number
2001.799
Credit Line
Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum
Julian Opie (English). Christine. 1999. Auto painted aluminum. Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum. 2001.799.
Dimensions
height: 68 1/8 in, 173.0375 cm; width: 22 3/4 in, 57.7850 cm; depth: 11 in, 27.9400 cm
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Collection
Modern and Contemporary Art

Julian Opie eliminates all non-essential details so he can, in his words, come “closer to reality.” His work evokes a real person or place, as indicated by their titles, while also resembling signs or symbols that are part of a more universal visual language.


Image © Julian Opie

Exhibition History
  • "Showing Off: Recent Modern and Contemporary Acquisitions"—Denver Art Museum, 05/17/2015 - 01/03/2016
  • “Disruption: Works from the Vicki and Kent Logan Collection” — Denver Art Museum, 1/13/2022

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