Olek (artist)
Olek | |
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Olek in 2016 | |
| Born | Agata Oleksiak 5 April 1978 |
| Nationality | Polish American |
| Education | Adam Mickiewicz University |
| Known for | performance, installation, sculpture, fibre art |
| Patron(s) | National Endowment for the Arts, Fund for Creative Communities |
Agata Oleksiak (born 5 April 1978), known as Olek, is a Polish artist who is based in New York City. Their works include sculptures, installations such as crocheted bicycles, inflatables, performance pieces, and fiber art. They have covered buildings, sculptures, people, and an apartment with crochet and have exhibited in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, France, Italy, Poland, and Costa Rica.