Oleg Lobykin

Oleg Lobykin (Russian, b. 1966) is a sculptor. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Lobykin now resides in Silicon Valley and also specializes in the restoration of landmark architecture and sculpture.

Oleg has roots in a tradition of the old work craft of stone carving yet considers himself “an international man and product of globalization.” He defies labels and strives to show how old and new, timeless and contemporary, familiar and unexpected elements can combine to reveal hidden truths. His work explores connections between what is known and emerging insights about the nature of life. He is a sculptor interested in conceptual art and likes to use modern tools and technology as an opportunity to reach new heights.

Lobykin exhibits in the San Francisco Bay Area and has completed a number of projects in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Japan. Clients have included Stanford University, The Presidio Trust, The City of Cupertino, The City of San Jose, Cathedral Stoneworks Inc., The Denver Public Library, Yale University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Cloisters), The Cathedral Church St. John the Divine, The Jewish Museum NYC, Alabama Limestone Co., & Artists and Architects.

Awards

2018 "Best of Show" at Bay Area Masters, juried competition by Peninsula Museum of Art

2016 Recipient of the Julia Morgan Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

2014 “Best in Show” at 7th Annual Spring Sculpture Exhibition, Oakwilde Ranch, CA

2009 Recipient of California Preservation Foundation’s Preservation Design Award

2005 Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles, Spirit of Independence Award Design for statue awarded to George Clooney

2005 Park La Brea Apartments in L.A., original design and fabrication of interactive playground sculpture inspired by Saber Tooth Cat

1992 Honorary citizenship from the state of Alabama for his contribution to creating “The Alabama Column,” a 23-foot column carved directly into the side of a mountain at the entrance of a limestone quarry



Public Art

2017 The Lodge at Edgewood, Tahoe: "Aspen Forest" relief carving on stone

2016 Pacific City, Huntington Beach: “Sea Foam” installation in December 2016.

2011-13 Stanford University, Wallenberg Hall: Two marble statues re-created based on historical photos and research, completed and installed in early 2013

2011 Burning Man: Center Camp, Black Rock City, NV. Presented: Big Baby

2010 R...