Richard Orlinski
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Richard Orlinski

France • 1966  2896 followers

Renowned French artist Richard Orlinski creates timeless sculptures with a contemporary twist, captivating audiences of all ages.

Biography

Richard Orlinski is a French artist who was born in Paris in 1966. In 2004, he started to make sculptures and has always been surrounded by a team of highly skilled technicians. His artworks, designed with the concept "Born Wild" reflect the main values in a contemporary style, which never yields to the trash, the extravagance or the ephemeral.

In 2024, French contemporary artist Richard Orlinski made waves in the art world with his dynamic sculptures. His works were prominently featured in an exhibition at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, where sculptures were displayed inside the hotel and along the renowned Rodeo Drive. This collaboration brought Orlinski's powerful sculptures to an iconic global audience. Additionally, Orlinski revealed his special sculpture, "Le Paon," as part of a celebration for the centennial of Maison Albar Hotels. This unique piece embarked on a tour across various cities, including Porto, Nîmes, and Paris, before being auctioned to benefit a charitable cause. These events cemented Richard Orlinski's role as a leading figure in contemporary art in 2024.

Richard Orlinski's works touch a wide audience, including children fascinated by his iconic creations. Orlinski has been a guest of honor at the Art Elysées Fair, Art Paris Fair, Artiferia in Bologna and Cannes, Deauville and Cabourg Festival.

In 2010 Richard Orlinski was the second best-selling contemporary French artist's in France by Art Price and two of his artworks are among the 10 highest auctions of 2011. In 2021, Orlinksi was named an Officer for the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin.

Richard Orlinski sculpts to sublimate reality and creates living, beautiful and timeless artworks that arouse emotion in the public's eyes. Richard Orlinski mainly uses contemporary materials such as resin and aluminum, but also marble, stone and bronze.

Richard Orlinski, through the concept "Born Wild", focuses on transforming negative vital impulses to positive emotions, to pass from primordial instinct to civilized emotion. The vectors of this metamorphosis are the aesthetics of the work, the quest of perfection and the viewer's perception. Orlinski thinks that art is accessible to everybody; he creates works of art that act on our impulses, our archaisms.

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Design, Pac Man (Black edition), Richard Orlinski

Pac Man (Black edition)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 18 x 16 x 15 cm Design - 7.1 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

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Design, Kong Bubble, Richard Orlinski

Kong Bubble

Richard Orlinski

Design - 17 x 12 x 5 cm Design - 6.7 x 4.7 x 2 inch

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Design, Pac Man (Yellow Edition), Richard Orlinski

Pac Man (Yellow Edition)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 18 x 16 x 15 cm Design - 7.1 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

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Design, Bear bubble, Richard Orlinski

Bear bubble

Richard Orlinski

Design - 17 x 10 x 8 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.9 x 3.1 inch

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Design, Kong penseur (spirit rouge), Richard Orlinski

Kong penseur (spirit rouge)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 13 x 10 x 7 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2.8 inch

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Design, Le kong oil (matt black), Richard Orlinski

Le kong oil (matt black)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 17 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.9 x 2 inch

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Design, Bear Bubble, Richard Orlinski

Bear Bubble

Richard Orlinski

Design - 17 x 8 x 10 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.1 x 3.9 inch

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Design, Bear Spirit (Blue Edition), Richard Orlinski

Bear Spirit (Blue Edition)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 13 x 8 x 8 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 inch

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Design, Kong Spirit (Silver Edition), Richard Orlinski

Kong Spirit (Silver Edition)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 13 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch

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Design, Kong spirit (Blue édition), Richard Orlinski

Kong spirit (Blue édition)

Richard Orlinski

Design - 13 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 52 x 42 x 21 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 16.5 x 8.3 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong Red 30cm, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong Red 30cm

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 30 x 24 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 9.4 x 4.3 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong TAG Street Art 30cm, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong TAG Street Art 30cm

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 30 x 24 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 9.4 x 4.3 inch

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Sculpture, Lion, Richard Orlinski

Lion

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 38 x 60 x 17 cm Sculpture - 15 x 23.6 x 6.7 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong crackled, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong crackled

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 30 x 24 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 9.4 x 4.3 inch

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Sculpture, Pin-Up, Richard Orlinski

Pin-Up

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 50 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

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Design, Venus de Milo bleue, Richard Orlinski

Venus de Milo bleue

Richard Orlinski

Design - 35 x 11 x 11 cm Design - 13.8 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong, Tag, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong, Tag

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 31 x 23 x 12 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 9.1 x 4.7 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong, Richard Orlinski

Wild Kong

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture - 62 x 33 x 10 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 13 x 3.9 inch

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What is Richard Orlinski's artistic style?
Richard Orlinski's artistic style is characterized by bright colors, geometric lines, and a Pop Art influence. He often sculpts wild animals in resin, aluminum, or bronze, blending realism with a contemporary, accessible aesthetic.
Where is Richard Orlinski from?
Richard Orlinski is from France. He was born in Paris in 1966 and is known for his contemporary sculptures.
What materials does Orlinski use in his work?
Richard Orlinski primarily uses materials such as resin, aluminum, bronze, and stainless steel in his sculptures. He often chooses these materials for their durability and ability to reflect light, enhancing the visual impact of his works.