Richard Orlinski French, b. 1966

Richard Orlinski, born in the vibrant city of Paris in 1966, emerged as a French multi-media virtuoso. His artistic journey began as a sculptor in 2004, evolving around the captivating concept of "Born Wild." This visionary concept weaves contemporary materials into art that resonates with audiences of all ages, seamlessly blending sophistication with playful allure.

Renowned across 90 galleries worldwide, Orlinski's exhibits grace prestigious platforms like FIAC, earning him a prestigious spot among Art Price's Top 10 Best-Selling French artists since 2011. He reached the peak of his success in 2015 when he was acclaimed as the number 1 best-selling French contemporary sculptor by Art Price's New Ranking Contemporary Artists.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to democratizing art, Orlinski masterfully weaves popular social icons into his creations, rendering them accessible to diverse audiences. His artistic palette is as diverse as his vision, encompassing a fusion of materials such as resin, aluminum, marble, stone, and bronze. Each material, with its unique attributes of brilliance, opacity, transparency, or dullness, contributes to the multifaceted depth of his artistic expressions.

Orlinski's "Born Wild" concept originates from his pursuit to convert primal instincts into positive emotions, transforming ancient impulses into refined civility. With his artistry, he charts the intricate realm of human impulses, presenting a transformative journey that guides the audience from primal instincts toward a more cultivated essence, encapsulated within his captivating creations.

Richard Orlinski's practice is defined by its raw energy and fearless command of form, material, and scale. Works available from our online store include: 

• A collision of primal energy and urban culture, this series captures Kong mid-thrust: raw, expressive, and unmistakably Orlinski. The Wild Kong Crystal Clear stands apart through its mesmerising blue crystal clear epoxy finish, while the Wild Kong Baril comes alive through a hand-painted resin surface layered with bold graffiti-style motifs in vivid reds, blues, whites, and blacks.

• Another series turns to the animal kingdom's most ancient predators: the Crocodile Rouge Flamme Resin, cast in striking red resin, jaws wide open, and its tagged counterpart, a unique 1 of 1 piece alive with the same urban energy as the Kong series.

• Following a similar vein, Orlinski is equally known for his monumental horse sculptures, including the Horse - Orange Anniversary Resin a 320 x 77 x 223 cm work in bold orange, reared up in a powerful, imposing, and majestic stance. And the smaller, red version, Prancing Horse Red, is also available.

• Beyond the animal kingdom, Orlinski's practice extends into broader sculptural and painterly territory: from the Gold Skull, a memento mori rendered in his signature high-gloss finish, to the Wild Denim Pink Crystal Clear VIII/VIII, a mesmerising study in colour and material. His paintings, including Kong & Popeye and Kong Graff, bring the same bold, graphic energy of his sculptures onto canvas, bridging the worlds of fine art, pop culture, and street art.