ABOUT RICHARD ORLINSKI
The artist took inspiration from pop culture, everyday objects, popular things. Richard Orlinski soon developed new sculptures, often of animals, all symbols of freedom, power and passion. The result: electrifying works of art, in pop colours and a faceted style, that would be seen all around the world.
Exhibiting his works, often of spectacular dimensions, in unusual places and the great outdoors soon became his signature.
Driven by the desire to democratise art by making it accessible to the masses, Richard Orlinski takes an interest in all means of expression and his art knows no boundaries. He was made an Officer for the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in 2021.
With nearly 3 million followers on Instagram, Richard Orlinski has brought together a very engaged community of art-lovers and enthusiasts. This is undeniably a great source of inspiration for the artist, who gives 100% to every one of his projects. “I deeply believe in the power of art (…) Often people do not dare to push the door of a gallery or a museum, so I make sure that the museum comes to them!”

Deer
The deer, one of the largest wild animals, epitomises lifeblood as it sheds its antlers in spring before they grow back a few days later. The forest king’s muscular and multi-facetted body reflects light with quiet majesty. […]

Horse
Richard Orlinski has sculpted a rearing, free and impulsive horse to continue his journey exploring the power of our instincts. Standing on his hind legs and tail, his horse is dancing. Its wild nature takes center stage in this piece. […]

Cobra
The deadliest snake has been worshipped for millennia. Its elegant undulations and dangerous venom fascinated the Egyptians, Hindus and Buddhists… among others. Richard Orlinski depicts it ready to attack with its hooded neck, tongue out, raised off the ground and its tail curled into an almost perfect circle. […]

Facetted Crocodile
Over 10 years after designing the iconic Born Wild crocodile, Richard Orlinski unveiled a fresh take on his first design in 2019. The sculptor stuck to the same proportions of the beast he calls the “perfect croc” and elevated it by adding his signature edgy facets. […]

Born Wild Crocodile
The crocodile was the first piece Richard Orlinski made. The artist is fascinated by its ability to survive having withstood natural disasters and glaciations. Man and crocodile share the reptilian brain, a brain without memory controlled by natural reflexes that fuel our violent impulses. […]

Heart
Richard Orlinski’s « Heart » is a declaration of universal love. The unevenly-sculpted facets create a play on light and dark and bring the beating heart to life. […]

Roaring Lion
In 2020, Richard Orlinski decided to create a new version of his Lion in a different stance: sitting and roaring. […]

Lion
The triumphant lion by Richard Orlinski rejoices. Hundreds of facets come together to depict its thick mane and space themselves out to give it a slender silhouette. The lion embodies power and justice, is the king of beasts and symbolises greatness and wisdom. […]

Thinker Kong
Richard Orlinski’s « Born Wild » concept explores the philosophical question about the difference between man and beast. The sculptor has chosen « Wild Kong » , the most human of his animals, to embody The Thinker in tribute to Rodin. Unlike the original’s overly muscular build contrasting with a thoughtful stance, the artist has […]

Wild Kong
Wild Kong is a signature Richard Orlinski piece. It declares itself invincible with its open mouth and fearsome teeth as it beats its chest with mighty fists. But the ferocious beast is also capable of tenderness, an allegory for the perfect man according to the artist. The piece sees the sculptor draw inspiration from an […]

Tiger
The tiger is an emblematic figure, representing strength and ferocity. It is one of the biggest carnivores on Earth. Richard Orlinski captures it with its teeth bared, proving its power, pride and superiority. […]

Standing Wild Bear
This standing bear plays on the paradoxes in our imagination. The comforting furry teddy meets the fearsome wild bear. Its moving body and expression radiate ferocity and gentleness, strength and vulnerability, clumsy weight and grace. […]

Panda
The panda by Richard Orlinski features sharp facets yet its round ears, nose and stomach take centre stage. These facets create pools of light and dark that bring to mind its two-tone fur. Richard Orlinski highlights the wild animal’s strength and its incredible gentleness. He depicts it seated, stocky, quietly eating a stick of bamboo, […]

Panther
A symbol of power, grace and sensuality, the panther is perfectly in keeping with the Born Wild© concept. Its wild nature is showcased by Richard Orlinski’s diamond facets that give it aesthetic perfection. Its head, despite being almost four times bigger than in real life, is self-evident. Once again, all the proportions have been studied […]

Skull
This isn’t a skull for vanity; it’s a metaphor of man’s evolution. Richard Orlinski’s transformed and deformed « Skull » begs the question about which way evolution is going : progress or dehumanisation ? Eliminating the jaw reflects man’s regression in eliminating language. The expansion of the parietal lobe restricts the frontal lobe where the […]

Wild Kong Oil
Smarter than man, « Wild Kong » by Richard Orlinski throws an oil drum. The gigantic gorilla from Skull Island is a Hollywood legend that reigned over a hostile natural environment packed with prehistoric animals. It can protect species and live among them. Wild King Oil understands the dangers of pollution and uses its strength […]

Hippopotamus
A herbivore with fearsome canines, the hippopotamus yawns before a fight to intimidate its adversary. The sculptor has conveyed its aggressive stance by giving it wide open jaws. Its stocky, creased and faceted body creates an interplay of light and shadow as a metaphor for the duality of the animal, alarming but good-natured. […]

Elephant
Standing solidly on its feet, Richard Orlinski’s elephant embodies strength and stability with its massive body, ears unfurled, trunk and tusks proudly raised. […]

Howling Wolf
People are irrationally scared of wolves as they are beyond human control. The wolf is the archetypal wild animal, enamoured with freedom. Richard Orlinski portrays it howling at the moon, head proudly held high, eyes half-closed, jaws open to reveal sharp teeth. […]

T-Rex
This apex predator’s bloodlust didn’t stop it becoming extinct. Richard Orlinski brings us his own take on the T-Rex, the famous prehistoric creature made famous by Jurassic Park. The dinosaur sparks fear and imagination alike and continues to fascinate people of all ages. […]

Spider
Once again, Richard Orlinski explores a classic fear, arachnophobia, and exorcises it by focusing on the spider’s beauty. He portrays it as smooth not furry, slender and balancing on its eight legs with elevated joints. Like the artists who preceded him, Richard Orlinski is fascinated by the insect and its ambiguous symbolism. Its creativity and […]

Shark
Of all the predators, the shark is the most feared, no doubt because it dwells in the mysterious oceans of the world. Richard Orlinski transforms the violence of the dreaded shark into a sublime work of art, showing it leaping from the water, jaws open, ready to devour its prey. […]

Jeans
The symbol of 60s America, jeans are now legends in their own right and have become a must in international fashion. Synonymous with liberty, youth and provocation, an object of fantasy, these unbuttoned trousers open onto a bodyless void. […]

Bull
This untamed animal symbolises masculine strength and creative power fuelled by fertile virility. With its horns forward and tail raised, Richard Orlinski’s bull is ready to charge. […]

Rhinoceros
The horned beast’s enormous prehistoric silhouette is showcased by Richard Orlinski. The solitary herbivore is physically threatening but rarely violent. The sculpted animal lifts its head as though hesitating between combat and peace. With its multiple facets and avant-garde finishes, it loses its archaism to gain in com- plexity and nuance. […]

Dragon
The kindly yet scary-looking dragon by Richard Orlinski is rooted in Chinese folklore. It has a crest on the top of its head so it can fly and master the wind and rain. It symbolises Yang which ties into light, sun and creation. It is ready to pounce and its interlocked facets highlight its movement. […]
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