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Jeans
The symbol of 60s America, jeans are now legends in their own right and have become a must in international fashion.
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.
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.
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 to end its plague on the planet.
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.
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 played down the gorilla’s physical strength to focus on its thoughtful side.
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 and altered to enhance reality.
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.
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 iconic film character: King Kong. Which is the most savage, man and beast? Richard Orlinski questions mankind and its innate animal nature.
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, unaware of the danger hanging over it.
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.
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.
Roaring Lion
In 2020, Richard Orlinski decided to create a new version of his Lion in a different stance: sitting and roaring.
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 patience alongside its ferocity and darkness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 most advanced areas of intellect reside. This sculpture in motion makes us think about mankind’s meaning and future.
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.
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