Richard Orlinski

French multidisciplinary artist and renowned sculptor, Richard Orlinski has established himself for over 15 years as one of the major figures in contemporary global art. Inspired by pop culture and wild animals, he is the creator of powerful and colorful works, exemplified by his iconic sculpture Wild Kong, a symbol of his iconic series Born Wild.

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The Journey of a Jack-of-all-Trades

Based in Paris, Richard Orlinski is a passionate multidisciplinary artist who has managed to overcome many obstacles, continuously reinventing himself.

Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, he has explored various media, from design to sculpture, including live performance. A lover of art in all its forms, sculptor Richard Orlinski challenges preconceived ideas and does not hesitate to break down the barriers of artistic expression.

Influenced by artists such as Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, Richard Orlinski infuses his creations with a pop, playful, and deeply contemporary dimension. His sculptures, particularly his wild animals, are made from various materials such as aluminum, resin, or stainless steel, adding a technical dimension that intrigues collectors and art lovers.

Richard Orlinski: The Creator of Kong

The Wild Kong, an emblematic figure of his work, represents power and freedom, recurring themes in his series Born Wild, where the artist draws inspiration from the animal kingdom to express a vision of nature that is both raw and serene.

His desire to popularize art is also reflected in his wish to evoke an immediate emotion in both young and old. Bear, crocodile, panther, gorilla (alias Kong), the artist's monochrome works cry out for him, from the smallest size to over 1.80 m!

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The Best-Selling Contemporary French Artist

Richard Orlinski has no reason to be ashamed of his first clients. Indeed, Sharon Stone and Pharrell Williams own works by the French artist in their private collections. The success does not stop there as, in 2014, his prices soared. Richard Orlinski sold his work depicting a pin-up bursting from the mouth of a golden crocodile for 15 million euros.

Represented by over 200 galleries in France and abroad, Richard Orlinski has been the best-selling contemporary French artist in the world since 2015.

The French artist regularly collaborates with prestigious brands such as Hublot, Porsche, and Christofle, thereby adding an artistic touch to everyday objects. His collaboration projects highlight the breadth of his creative universe and his influence in the world of luxury and design. One of his works is also located at the headquarters of Twitter France.

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