Olivier Pojzman
Marina del Rey, 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.
Education:
Associate degree in Art and Photography
Graduated in 1991 from Daytona State College
Freelance photo assistant (5 years)
Advertising and Celebrity photographer (10 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/10th-anniversary/
Thank you.
Exhibitions:
Digital Interactive Exhibition at LAX (Los Angeles Airport)
Art Basel Miami
Arclight Theater Hollywood
Kona Gallery in San Clemente
The Gallery Culver City
The James Coleman Gallery in Santa Monica
Axiom Contemporary Gallery in Santa Monica
Christopher Morgan Gallery in Palm Desert
Townley Gallery in Laguna Beach
Raw Style Gallery in Santa Monica
Qart Gallery in Marina del Rey
CJ Gallery in San Diego
Savarese Gallery La Jolla
The Lurie Galleries in Beverly Hills
The Lurie Gallery in Miami
Beverly Hills Art Show
Los Angeles Art Echange
French Residence of Los Angeles
Hotel Casa del Mar, Santa Monica
Hotel Shutter on the Beach. Santa Monica
Alliance Francaise Los Angeles and Paris, France
Air France Corporate Headquaters, France
Smart and Final Corporate Headquaters, Los Angeles
Hotel Ritz in Paris, France
Hotel Westminster in Paris, France
Private exhibitions and Fundraisers
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
Book publications:
"For the beauty of it" RAAM Ultra-Cycling Race
"California Fusion" - Coffee table book (In production).
Latest commissioned work (July 2015)
Jackson Lewis Law Firm in San Diego
