Richard Hollander’s sculptures represent a fusion of visual and acoustic rhythm animated by digital and mechanical control mechanisms. He was introduced to the fundamentals of computing as a student at the Design School at Cal Arts and continued his studies at UC Berkeley, graduating with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Returning to southern California, he was active in the early adoption of computer graphics in the film industry and became a recognized leader in the effects industry.
Hollander entered the field of visual film effects working on The China Syndrome. His film credits include Star Trek, The Motion Picture, Blade Runner, Titanic, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Superman Returns and The Golden Compass. He co-founded VIFX, later merged with RHYTHM & HUES, where he was President of the Film Division for eight years before joining PIXAR, Inc. as a Producer where he produced an academy award nominated short, Presto. He has been awarded a Scientific and Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a CLIO for his pioneering work in CG animation. He is an active member of the Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences and was a founding member of the Visual Effects Society.
Hollander is interested in moving forms and their ability to produce patterns of sound and rhythm. Utilizing electro-mechanical elements under digital control, he fabricates sculptures artworks that are both sculptural and musical.