Julian Opie's 10-Foot Pedestrians Are a Joyous Surprise
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Julian Opie’s latest exhibition at Lisson Gallery in New York features an innovative new series highlighting his first depictions of children alongside the 'Busan Walker Series,' showcasing massive aluminum sculptures standing tall at approximately 10 feet. These works, painted in high-gloss auto paint, capture the essence of phone-facing pedestrians along the seafront in Busan, Korea. In addition to the emotional resonance achieved through interpersonal interactions, the exhibition illustrates Opie's talent for creating engaging conversations between his art and its audiences, underscoring the human element inherent in his work.
Julian Opie's latest exhibition at Lisson Gallery showcases his unique artistic style through massive aluminum and resin sculptures, including his first depictions of children.
Opie's 'Busan Walker Series' features striking sculptures of phone-facing pedestrians that invite joyful interaction between the art and the viewer's own life.
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