Imogen Smiling, 2015
- Artist: Julian Opie (British, born 1958)
- Medium: Lenticular acrylic panel
- Dimensions (overall): 904 × 611 mm (35 5/8 × 24 1/8 in)
- Edition: Edition of 30
- Signature: Signed in black ink and stamp-numbered on the gallery label affixed to the reverse of the frame
- Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery, London
Imogen Smiling is a lenticular acrylic panel, executed in 2015 by Julian Opie — one of the most recognized and widely collected contemporary British artists — signed in black ink and stamp-numbered from the edition of 30 on the gallery label affixed to the reverse of the frame, published by Alan Cristea Gallery in London, and presented in the artist's designated powder-coated aluminium frame.
The lenticular medium occupies a position of particular technical and conceptual significance within Opie's practice — a printing technology in which two or more images are interlaced beneath a ridged lens surface, producing an illusion of movement or transformation as the viewer's position shifts in relation to the work. For an artist whose entire visual language is built upon the reduction of the human figure to its most essential graphic elements — line, contour, flat color — the lenticular technique offers a uniquely appropriate vehicle for introducing a temporal and kinetic dimension into work that is otherwise resolutely static and graphic. In Imogen Smiling, the technique allows Opie to capture and animate one of the most immediate and universally legible human expressions — the smile — translating a fleeting moment of warmth and connection into an object that itself seems to shift and come alive as the viewer moves before it.
Published by Alan Cristea Gallery — one of the most distinguished publishers and dealers of contemporary editioned prints in London, with a roster including some of the most significant printmaking projects by leading British and international artists — and presented in the artist's own designated powder-coated aluminium frame, this work represents a fully realized and carefully considered object, in which presentation and production are inseparable from the artistic intention. From the tightly controlled edition of 30, this work carries a rarity and collector desirability entirely consistent with the most sought-after works in Opie's printed and editioned production.
The work is in excellent condition.
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FAQ
Is this an original work by Julian Opie?
Yes — an authentic lenticular acrylic panel, signed in black ink and stamp-numbered from the edition of 30, published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London, presented in the artist's designated powder-coated aluminium frame.
What is a lenticular acrylic panel?
A lenticular work interlaces two or more images beneath a ridged lens surface, producing an illusion of movement or transformation as the viewer's position shifts — allowing Opie to introduce a temporal, kinetic dimension into his characteristically graphic and static visual language.
Who published the work?
Alan Cristea Gallery, London — one of the most distinguished publishers and dealers of contemporary editioned prints, with a roster including major printmaking projects by leading British and international artists.
What is the significance of the artist's designated frame?
The work is presented in Opie's own designated powder-coated aluminium frame — making presentation an integral part of the artistic intention rather than an afterthought, and ensuring the work is displayed exactly as conceived by the artist.
What are the dimensions?
904 × 611 mm (35 5/8 × 24 1/8 in), overall.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 30 — signed and stamp-numbered on the gallery label affixed to the reverse of the frame.
Is the work framed?
Yes — presented in the artist's designated powder-coated aluminium frame.
What is the condition?
Excellent condition. Full condition report available upon request.
Is this artwork a good investment?
Julian Opie is one of the most consistently collected contemporary British artists. Lenticular works from tightly controlled editions of 30, published by Alan Cristea Gallery, represent a compelling and technically distinctive acquisition within his editioned production.
Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.
