Ika (2): one print, 2011
- Artist: Julian Opie (British, b. 1958)
- Medium: Inkjet print mounted to aluminum
- Dimensions (image): 106 × 69 cm (41¾ × 27⅛ in)
- Dimensions (mount): 118 × 80 cm (46⅜ × 31⅝ in)
Ika (2) is an inkjet print mounted to aluminum, executed in 2011 by Julian Opie — one of the leading figures in contemporary British art, celebrated for his radically simplified figurative language of flat color, bold outline, and reductive form that distills the human figure to its most essential graphic elements.
Ika (2) exemplifies Opie's ongoing exploration of portraiture through a distinctly contemporary visual vocabulary — one shaped as much by traffic signage and digital screens as by the history of figurative art. Rendered with the artist's signature economy of line and flattened, unmodulated color, the work reduces its subject to a small number of essential visual cues, achieving a striking immediacy and instant recognizability that has become the hallmark of Opie's practice. The mounting to aluminum gives the print a crisp, luminous surface and a clean, object-like presence that reinforces the work's cool, graphic precision.
At 106 × 69 cm (image), 118 × 80 cm (mount), the work commands a substantial, human-scaled presence, allowing the clarity and confidence of Opie's reductive line to assert itself with real visual force. The aluminum mount lends the piece a sleek, contemporary finish well suited to both domestic and architectural settings.
That same exploration of rhythm and movement takes a more monumental, graphic form in Dance Synced 1 (2024), a large-format screenprint capturing bodies in coordinated motion at a commanding scale. A very different, portrait-focused reflection on identity can be found in _OMP3045.jpg.ai (2014), a unique mixed-media acrylic panel translating the aesthetics of digital imagery into a tangible fine art object — both available now at Lynart Gallery.
The work is in excellent condition.
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FAQ
Is this an original work by Julian Opie?
Yes — an authentic inkjet print mounted to aluminum by Julian Opie, 2011.
What does "mounted to aluminum" mean?
The print is face-mounted onto an aluminum panel, giving the image a crisp, luminous surface, structural rigidity, and a clean, contemporary presentation without the need for framing.
What are the dimensions?
Image: 106 × 69 cm (41¾ × 27⅛ in). Mount: 118 × 80 cm (46⅜ × 31⅝ in).
What is the condition?
Very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.
Is this artwork a good investment?
Julian Opie is one of the most recognized and consistently collected figures in contemporary British art, with an extensive international exhibition history and strong presence at leading auction houses. His reductive figurative style has become widely influential, making his work a compelling acquisition for collectors of contemporary art.
Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.
