Jim Olarte

[Jim Olarte] (1957) is an artist of place known for creating walking his local coastline each day in search of objects to make art. Olarte is best known for his large scale Architectural Macrame works and shipwreck fiberglass sculptures. ].[1]

Biography

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[Jim Olarte] was born in Irvine California in 1957 ...[2]

Career

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[Jim Olarte started his creative career as a reputable vintage clothing store in laguna beach called 'locals only' which became the goto place for sourcing high end and rare vintage clothing. Some of his clients included The Guggenheim, Levis Clothing, and more. After choosing to close locals only, Jim Olarte went on to work for numerous companies as set stylists and visual merchandizing. After a number of years Jim Olarte re discovered his early craft of Macrame while styling a set for Roxy. Combining his great mind for design and this skill for macrame he reinvented the process and increased the scale an immeasurable amount and created architectural macrame which would soon become his full time career. ][3]

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.thesedaysla.com/blogs/communique/18033889-jim-olarte-a-lesson-on-impermanence[citation to reliable source, print or e, goes here]
  2. ^ "Surf Shacks 057 – Jim Olarte – Indoek".
  3. ^ "Featuring Jim Olarte, Macrame Artist | the Loaded Trunk Magazine". 24 August 2021.

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