Richard Orlinski

RICHARD ORLINSKI (Paris, 1966) for Bandai Namco.
"Pac-man yellow".2021.
Sculpture in lacquered resin.
In its original box.
Signed on the base.
Measurements: 10 x 10 x 10 cm.

The sculpture Pac-Man by Richard Orlinski presents a three-dimensional and contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic character, transferred to the visual language characteristic of the artist. The figure is constructed from faceted volumes, with sharp edges and angular surfaces that recall an almost crystalline modeling, Orlinski's hallmark.

This is an updated version whose first prototype was created by artist Richard Orlinski in 2017, together with together with Bandai Namco, which is a Japanese video game development and publishing company.

Richard Orlinski began to devote himself entirely to art in the year 2004. His work is clearly influenced by pop aesthetics, with artists such as Jeff Koons and Murakami as major references. The artist has created a colorful universe inspired by the wildest animals and iconic objects that have marked his generation. She is represented by more than 90 galleries in France and abroad.