Olek: The Warriors and The Weavers

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we are joined by legendary artist Olek. Olek speaks up for and guides a conversation exploring the depth of gender and sexuality in the art world, understanding trauma, and lessons learned in forgiveness. They also mention starting an onlyfans to stop the censorship of their art and how crochet is the language in how they communicate. Dive in with us to learn about this renowned artist, a little more about the world we live in today, and about yourself.

“Use art to help other people to find their true self.” - Olek

"Work purely out of joy and creation."- Olek

Guest: Olek is an artist who bases their practice on covering people and objects in snug crocheted cozies. They consistently push the boundaries between fashion, art, craft and public art, fluidly combining the sculptural and the fanciful. With the old fashion technique of crocheting, they have taken the ephemeral medium of yarn to express everyday occurrences, inspirations and hopes to create a metaphor for the complexity and interconnectedness of our body and psychological processes. Olek has exhibited in various countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, France, Italy, Poland, Russia and Costa Rica. Olek currently lives and works in New York City.

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