The Icon's blue 'Wild Kong' reunited with its creator (pics & vid)

The ‘Wild Kong’ of Limassol, the impressive blue sculpture of a gorilla that dominates the main entrance of The Icon, has been reunited with its creator.

French artist Richard Orlinski, known around the world for his imaginative, colorful sculptures representing wild animals, was in Limassol for business and chose to stay at The Icon. There, Orlinski encountered one of his creations, the blue "Wild Kong" and was pleased to sign the artwork.

Yiannis Misirlis, Founding Director of Imperio Group, the company behind The Icon, was also photographed with Orlinski and his creation, as seen in this article's main photo.

The blue gorilla is one of the famous sculptures of the "Wild Kong" series, which have won international acclaim. "King Kong", hero of the famous movie of the same name, who falls in love with a girl and finds refuge on the roof of a skyscraper, inspired Richard Orlinski to create the series of sculptures.

Using materials such as resin, aluminum, marble, stone and copper, Orlinski has created "living," stunning, colourful and timeless works of art that evoke strong emotions in the public and send the message that by taming our negative instincts, we can "transform" into something else, very beautiful.

Recognising the importance and positive impact of art on people's lives, Imperio introduced visual arts to real estate in Cyprus. The sculpture was placed at the entrance of The Icon at the end of 2021, after the completion of the building’s construction work, becoming the talk of the town. Now it has become identified with the building and has acquired its own fans. Passers-by stop by the building every day to admire the French artist’s masterpiece, take pictures and feel some of its... wild charm.

It is worth noting that Orlinski has exhibited his famous works in galleries around the world, while, since 2015, he has held the title of French contemporary artist with the most sold works in the world.

(Source: InBusinessNews)