Olivier Pojzman
Los Angeles, CA, United States
About Olivier Pojzman
Originally from Paris, Olivier came to America more than 20 years ago. Though trained in art and design, his education does not tell the entire tale. Before his career took off, he spent years working odd jobs such as auto mechanic and bank employee, always dreaming of a time when he could be free to do what he truly loved.
Today, that freedom and love of photography… along with his subtle sense of grandeur in capturing a place and moment in time, faded memories that evoke our favorite sights, sounds, and feelings… permeates every shot Olivier takes.
Meet Olivier: http://iriswork.co/12th-anniversary
Education:
Associate degree in Art and Photography
Graduated in 1991 from Daytona State College
Freelance photo assistant (5 years)
Advertising and Celebrity photographer (15 years)
Events:
"Olivier is Celebrating Its 12th Anniversary of Fine Art Photography"
It has been quite a ride over the past few years, full of adventures, travels and shooting. On a quest to feed my lens the best images I could make, I’ve travelled across America to 13 different states, explored the deserts of the Southwest, covered the entire Route 66, searching for echoes of the past, and locations that moved me. I’ve spent many sleepless nights under the stars, capturing the haunting beauty of Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks under the full moon. I’ve traveled extensively across Africa in Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mauritania, Morocco, Mali, Mauritania, and Mauritius, as the official photographer for presidents Ouattara, Biya and Rangoolaam. I also covered the legendary car and motorcycle race Paris-Dakar… And of course, I still love driving up and down the beautiful California coast!
These photographic moments are exceptional times of introspection, self-realization and a way to stay focused on the present. The power of isolation through desired solitude places the artist in a time/space where everything stays still. These unforgettable instances lead to the creative process of capturing mental and tangible images.
Feeling connected with the elements, wind, snow, heat, cold, storms… and
Waiting for the perfect instant of the best light in uncontrollable conditions which could happen anytime during any given day… then
Capturing shape, contrast, texture, colors, even smells and sounds that will transcend the beauty of the subjects.
I wanted to express my deep gratitude to my loyal clients, to the gallery owners and interior designers who feature my work, to my talented fine art printing technician and to all my friends who believed in me, encouraged me in my endeavours over the years and, to this day, support me in doing what I love best: creating art and sharing it to the world.
There is more to come. There always will be.
To illustrate and celebrate this anniversary, here is a 4-minute video about my work. I hope you enjoy it.
Meet Olivier: http://iriswork.com/12th-anniversary/
Thank you.
Exhibitions:
Los Angeles International Airport
Broida Collection
Arclight Hollywwod
Art Basel Miami
Beverly Hills Art Fair
Shutters Hotel Santa Monica Casa del Mar Hotel Santa Monica A+D Architecture & Design Museum Historic Subway Building DTLA Lycee Francais Los Angeles French Residence of Los Angeles Tribeca Film Festival
Malibu Art wave
Alliance Francaise
Church & State Restaurants
Joe’s Venice Beach
Atmosphere
Lilly’s
Gallery Exhibitions & Representations
Townley Gallery Laguna Beach
Axiom Contemporary - Santa Monica Lurie Gallery - Los Angeles
CJ Gallery - San Diego
Christopher Morgan - Palm Desert
Raw Style Gallery - Santa Monica
Kona Gallery - San Clemente
Hale Art Space - Santa Monica
Here’s Elsewhere Gallery - BH
Pacific Design Center LA
LA-Art-Exchange
LifeStyle Design Gallery
Universal Art Gallery
Soho Gallery - Studio City
Gregoire Vogelsang Brussels, Belgium Joanna Burke Art Consultant
Graig Olsen Designs
Corporate Clients:
Court House of Los Angeles BuckleySanders Law Firm
Fox Rotchilld, LLP Law Firm Jackson Lewis Law Firm
Leonard, Dicker & Schreiber Law Firm Anja Reinke Law Firm
Aaron Bregman Law Firm
Jonathan Gabriel Law Firm Sulmeyer-Kupetz Law Firm
Nathan & Associates Law Firm Younger & Wellman Law Firm
St. John Hospital
FWC Realty Services Corp
WM Entertainment - Beverly Hills English Language Institute LA Smart & Final HQ
Robin Jeans
Capital One
Paul Mc Clean Architect
David Hertz, Architect
Novogratz
Private Collectors to date:
(748 private collectors worldwide)
Publications, TV and Awards:
Evening News CBS / KCAL
HGTV
New York Times
In Style Magazine
Angelino Magazine
Beverly Hills Time
Santa Monica Mirror
Riviera Magazine
Juice Magazine
Surfer Magazine
Savoir Magazine
Inc. Magazine
Venice Magazine
France Soir
Luxury Life and Style Magazine
Image magazine
Malibu Times Magazine
FujiFilm Awards
Fundraisers:
The Thalians
Carrousel of Hope
Mending Kids
Boys & Girls Club
Heal the Bay
Free Arts for Abused Children Doctors Without Borders
Kay Angel Orphanage
Sojourn
OPCC
Book publications:
"For the beauty of it"
RAAM Ultra-Cycling Race
"California Fusion"
Coffee table book (In production).
