Richard Olin: a visual tour through 7 decades of art

RICHARD OLIN BIO

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I’m a maker. With a degree in fine art from Northwestern U in 1956, I’ve been creating stuff my whole life. As a teen I built mobiles. Their movements  fascinated me. During my college days I focused on painting... with a few 3D pieces. I learned to weld which opened up new avenues.

 

After retiring in 1980,and relocating to Longboat Key, I explored painting on 3 dimension constructions, which combined sculpture and painting.

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In 2017 we relocated to Sarasota Bay Club, with smaller studio space. I’ve been using Apoxie clay to express themes relating to human transitions and societal elements. I also studied ceramics with Korean Master Potter Ki Woon Huh.

 

I enjoy a sense of humor with my work, often using some electronic components for interactions, especially triggered by motion detectors. I find that people's reactions delight me!

 

Born in Chicago, I’ve been in Florida since 1980. Cruising in our sailboat has provided lots of inspiration for themes.