The artwork entitled “Escaped Animals,” created by Julian Opie in 2002, belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and is classified as an installation. In the depicted scene, a series of traffic-style signs featuring simplified, stylized animal shapes are arranged outdoors. The animals, rendered in bold, monochromatic colors such as red, blue, green, and black with contrasting outlines, simulate the visual language of public signage. The installation features images of a sheep, cow, pig, and fox, all set against a background that suggests an urban environment, with buildings and pedestrians in the distance. Opie’s work plays with the juxtaposition of contemporary urban elements and nature, evoking a sense of whimsy and contemplation through the use of everyday symbols and bright, simple designs.
