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This Is Shahnoza In 3 Parts 1 - Signed Mixed Media by Julian Opie 2008 - MyArtBroker

This Is Shahnoza In 3 Parts 1
Signed Mixed Media

Julian Opie

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Medium: Mixed Media

Edition size: 30

Year: 2008

Size: H 131cm x W 158cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Mixed Media

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Julian Opie's This Is Shahnoza In 3 Parts 1 (signed) from 2008, a mixed media artwork, is estimated to be valued between £30,000 to £45,000. This artwork has an auction history of seven total sales since its entry to the market on 27th April 2012. There have been no sales in the last 12 months or the last five years. The edition size of this piece is limited to 30.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2014Sotheby's New York United States
December 2013Phillips London United Kingdom
April 2012Sotheby's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Showing linear images of Shahnoza in nine different poses, each print in the This Is Shahnoza In 3 Partsseries is divided into three framed panels that follow the position of the model. Opie used a combination of screen printing and flocking to create these works, creating a black, velvety surface texture which contrasts with the pure white acrylic support panels.

Opie’s use of the flocking technique, a process of adhering fine textile fibres to a surface, is indicative of his desire to engage with art historical techniques to create decidedly modern images. Historically, flocking is associated with wall coverings that were popular during the reign of Louis XIV of France. Furthermore, Opie explores the nude human form as the basis of the series, something that has preoccupied artists for generations. However, this traditional art historical genre is turned on its head by explicitly citing the model as a professional pole dancer.

  • 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.

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