Julian Opie (born 1958) is a British artist known for his distinctive depictions of people, landscapes, and everyday movement. He developed a highly recognisable visual language characterised by simplified forms, bold outlines, flat areas of colour, and a strong sense of graphic clarity.
Working across painting, sculpture, digital animation, and printmaking, Opie draws inspiration from portraiture, public signage, and contemporary visual culture. His screenprints frequently portray figures in motion, reducing individual features and gestures to their essential forms. His innovative combination of traditional subjects and modern technologies has secured his important place in contemporary art.