Born in Paris in 1966, Richard Orlinski is a French sculptor who creatively blends industrial materials with pop art influences, a movement that deeply impacted his youth and continues to inspire his work. Primarily working with resin and aluminum, Orlinski was influenced by contemporary artists like Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, and Takashi Murakami during his studies at the National School of Visual Arts in Neuilly-sur-Seine.Orlinski's art defies conventional norms, reflecting contemporary themes through industrial methods. He critiques our consumer society's perception codes by employing repetition and multiplication, challenging the mass production prevalent in today's cultural industry. His works, ranging from the iconic crocodile to more intricate pieces, offer a diverse view of contemporary art.Orlinski's art, whether domestic, decorative, or monumental, makes a bold visual statement, inviting viewers to reflect on perception. The smooth, shiny surfaces of his sculptures not only showcase the artworkbut also reflect the viewer, subtly suggesting the viewer's potential as an aggressor in a narcissistic world.Centering his art around the "Born Wild" concept, Orlinski began with a red crocodile sculpture in polyresin, later diversifying in size, color, and material. This concept connects to the primitive instincts governed by our reptilian brain, responsible for survival and territorial control, with no ties to past experiences or memories. The crocodile, a symbol of this primal part of our brain, exemplifies adaptability and survival, a shared trait between humans and this ancient species.Richard Orlinski currently lives and works in Paris.