Bijou Gets Undressed 8
Bijou Gets Undressed 8
Signed Print
Julian Opie
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 30
Year: 2004
Size: H 53cm x W 97cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Meaning & Analysis
Julian Opie’s screen print Bijou Gets Undressed 8 from his Bijou Gets Undressed series (2004) is a horizontal composition showing the model, Bijou, depicted in his characteristic linear style. Showing Bijou is a sequence of five different poses, this is an example of Opie’s more sexually charged subjects, as the figure is shown to take off her skirt, left in the final pose with only her underwear on.
Interested in creating a syntax of signs that convey information or personalities in a quick and intense manner, Opie draws inspiration from public signs like those found on lavatory doors to depict the figure. As with many of the artist’s work throughout his oeuvre, Bijou Gets Undressed 8 shows the figure with a blank circle as a head, and she is defined only by a clear-cut outline of clothing.
Ambiguous and alluring, Bijou is anonymised, aside from the first name provided by the print’s title, due to her featureless face and simplified form. Maintaining sex appeal, the anonymity of the figure allows for a multitude of interpretations from the viewer to emerge, prompting one to think about how we relate to this image and resemble one another.
Julian Opie, born in 1958, dances through the contemporary art scene with a distinctive digital allure. A trailblazer of the 1980s New British Sculpture movement, Opie's work is a highly stylised blend of Pop Art and minimalism which navigates the intersection of technology and visual expression. From his early experiments with computer-generated art to his iconic portraits and animated installations, Opie's work exudes a captivating simplicity. His signature style, marked by bold lines and reduced forms, is internationally recognisable and has made him a key player in British contemporary art.
