By Ruth SOWBY

On May 12 and continuing through July 21,Visit Burbank and Downtown Burbank have transformed the AMC Walkway into an open-air gallery featuring monumental sculptures by artist Richard Orlinski. The Richard Orlinski Exhibition is free and open to the public.  

This large-scale exhibit marks Orlinski’s Burbank debut. With more than 200 galleries and public installations, the French neo-pop artist has become one of the most exhibited sculptors working today.  

A highlight of the exhibit is a King Kong gorilla with an angular form and high gloss finish. Another dramatic sculpture is a 12-foot standing bear of stainless steel with an open lattice structure refracting sunlight, giving the impression of a creature woven from light and air. Popular on the Walkway is a crocodile in Orlinsky Red resin, stretching 17 feet with jaws wide open. It anchors one end of the Walkway.  

According to Burbank mayor Tamala Takahashi, “Public art plays an important role in bringing people together. … It reflects Burbank’s commitment to celebrating the arts and creating vibrant places where we can gather and engage.”