Posted by The G on March 24, 2013 under Artsy Fartsy | 
Photos by G. Art by Olek.
Olek (far right in the back) at The End is Far
Several years ago, I was exposed to the art of Olek and it was love at first sight. The “Goddess of Crochet” closed her exhibit “The End is Far” at Jonathan Levine Gallery on March 23, 2013 and she was in attendance for its final day. If you missed seeing this exhibit, you missed a visual treat that really makes you wonder how she did it. It’s been so exciting to watch her career explode onto the the headlines of worldwide publications and in just a few short years, she’s had exhibits in Los Angeles, New York, England as well as being part of an exhibit in the Smithsonian in Washington DC. She’s seamlessly crocheted the gallery and street art worlds together with renegade billboards and public installations across the globe. I spoke with Olek and we talked about the many wins and successes she’s been so deservedly enjoying. While she would not spill the beans on what she’s working on next, she told me that she is already in the planning stages and there is no doubt that whatever she comes up with will outdo her latest mind-blowing exhibit. Stay tuned!
Olek – The End Is Far
Posted by The G on February 24, 2013 under Artsy Fartsy |
Photos by G. Art by Olek.
“The End is Far” by Olek
The Goddess of Crochet, Olek, has more than brought her A-game to her latest solo exhibit “The End is Far” at Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York. Part performance, part site specific installation and a whole lot of color and intricacy, you cannot miss seeing this exhibit.
A scene from The End is Far by Olek (with Martha Cooper taking a photo on the far right)
As you walk into “The End is Far,” you find a scantily clad performer (but wearing a crocheted outfit) on a crocheted swing. On the walls surrounding the performer, you see crocheted works of art that have subversive sayings or phrases.
Fuck, Lust, Love
And just when you thought the exhibit could not get any better, you turn the corner to discover an entire room crocheted by Olek!
Crocheted room by Olek!
The amount of detail and the amount of crocheted objects in this room is impossible to see from this picture, but I guarantee you, your mind will be blown!
Olek. Art within art…
Do not miss this exhibit under any circumstances!
“The End is Far” by Olek is showing at Jonathan Levine Gallery (located at 529 West 20th Street #9E) in New York through March 23, 2013.
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Posted by The G on April 14, 2012 under Street Art |
Photo by G. Art by Olek.
Olek Bike in Shoreditch
It’s really hard to tell from this photo, but this crocheted bike from Olek (and let me tell you how rad it was to see her work on another continent!), is WAY up. Respect!
Posted by The G on March 16, 2012 under Artsy Fartsy |
Photos by G. Art by Olek in collaboration with David Peterson.
Partial view of "Synthetic Nature" by Olek with David Peterson
Is there anything Olek cannot do? After capturing and crocheting the heart of the art world, Olek is back with her latest endeavor – balloons! For “Synthetic Nature,” a collaborative exhibit with David Peterson, showing at the Krause Gallery in New York, Olek has crocheted a balloon cave inside the gallery! Talk about vibe! There are peek-a-boo holes to look through, photos of balloon crocheted performers, drum machines and synthesizers that produce balloons to create an atmosphere of latex dreams.
Olek at the opening night gala reception looking fierce!
“Synthetic Nature” by Olek with David Peterson is showing at Krause Gallery (located at 149 Orchard Street at Rivington) in Manhattan through April 10, 2012. Don’t miss it!
Posted by The G on February 8, 2012 under Artsy Fartsy |
Photo by G. Art by Olek.
Olek - "Synthetic Nature" coming to Krause Gallery in New York in March 2012
Good news for fans of the Goddess of Crochet – Olek! After some recent troubles in London, she’s out on bail and will be back in New York for the exhibit “Synthetic Nature,” a collaboration with David E. Peterson at Krause Gallery (located at 149 Orchard Street) in Manhattan. The opening will be March 15, 2012, so save the date!
You can stay in touch with the latest news from Olek’s wonderful world and offer your support on her official website. Spread the word!
Team Olek!
