Julian Opie b. 1958
View from my Bedroom Window, 2007
Continuous computer animation on a LCD screen, offered in the original cardboard box with the instructions leaflet
Signed in black ink on a label affixed to the reverse
24.8 x 30.5 x 4.2 cm; 9 3/4 x 12 x 1 5/8 in
Numbered from the edition of 300. Published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London, produced by Torch Computers, Cambridge.
€ 3,950.00
Julian Opie is a prominent contemporary British artist known for his distinctive style that combines minimalism with digital technology. The work titled 'View from my Bedroom Window,' is a continuous...
Julian Opie is a prominent contemporary British artist known for his distinctive style that combines minimalism with digital technology. The work titled "View from my Bedroom Window," is a continuous computer animation displayed on an LCD screen. This artwork exemplifies Opie's fascination with merging traditional artistic concepts with modern technology.
The piece presents a simulated view as if seen from Opie's own bedroom window. By presenting a view from his own bedroom window, Opie invites viewers to step into his world, to experience the scenery through his eyes, albeit in a stylized and digitized form. The artwork becomes a personal yet universally relatable exploration of the intersection between the artist's perspective and the viewer's interpretation. Through the use of digital animation, he creates a mesmerizing and dynamic scene that captures the essence of a changing landscape. Opie's minimalist approach is evident in the reduction of details to simple and stylized forms, yet the animation manages to convey a sense of movement and life.
By using computer animation in "View from my Bedroom Window," he pushes the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums, exploring the interplay between art and technology. The LCD screen serves as the canvas for Opie's digital brushstrokes, allowing the artwork to evolve continuously, unlike a static painting. This dynamic aspect adds an element of surprise and unpredictability for viewers, making the experience engaging and interactive.
The piece presents a simulated view as if seen from Opie's own bedroom window. By presenting a view from his own bedroom window, Opie invites viewers to step into his world, to experience the scenery through his eyes, albeit in a stylized and digitized form. The artwork becomes a personal yet universally relatable exploration of the intersection between the artist's perspective and the viewer's interpretation. Through the use of digital animation, he creates a mesmerizing and dynamic scene that captures the essence of a changing landscape. Opie's minimalist approach is evident in the reduction of details to simple and stylized forms, yet the animation manages to convey a sense of movement and life.
By using computer animation in "View from my Bedroom Window," he pushes the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums, exploring the interplay between art and technology. The LCD screen serves as the canvas for Opie's digital brushstrokes, allowing the artwork to evolve continuously, unlike a static painting. This dynamic aspect adds an element of surprise and unpredictability for viewers, making the experience engaging and interactive.