Age, Biography and Wiki

Steven Kemenyffy was born on 1943 in United States, is an American artist. Discover Steven Kemenyffy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1943
Birthday 1943
Birthplace N/A
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 1943. He is a member of famous artist with the age 81 years old group.

Steven Kemenyffy Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Steven Kemenyffy height not available right now. We will update Steven Kemenyffy's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Steven Kemenyffy Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Steven Kemenyffy worth at the age of 81 years old? Steven Kemenyffy’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Steven Kemenyffy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income artist

Steven Kemenyffy Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1943

Steven Kemenyffy (born 1943 Budapest, Hungary) is an American ceramic artist living and working in Pennsylvania.

He is most recognized for his contributions to the development of the American ceramic raku tradition.

Steven Kemenyffy was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1943 in the midst of World War II.

1949

His father was serving in the war effort during his birth, and Kemenyffy and his mother would not be reunited with his father until 1949.

During the interim, Kemmenyffy and his mother lived with an aunt, Margit Gosztonyi, who worked as a potter in Baden-Baden, Germany.

1951

Kemenyffy's family immigrated to the United States as displaced citizens, under the sponsorship of a Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, Illinois in 1951.

In the United States, Kemenyffy's mother served as a seamstress and his father worked as an engineer with a surveying company.

1960

Kemenyffy is often characterized in regard to his contributions to American experimental ceramics of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

More specifically, Kemenyffy's contributions to American raku techniques are often cited.

Kemenyffy has stated that his interest in raku came out of practical considerations, as he and Susan: "... were doing a variety of workshops in a variety of different media. Raku was always an official way of making pieces in a short period of time…In raku it seems to compress all the firings into one."

Kemenyffy, himself, describes his early work as "Biomorphic forms alluding to old ceramic traditions such as tiles, vases, and containers."

These works were often in excess of six feet tall and many times included mixed media elements.

1964

Kemenyffy lived in Rock Island until 1964, having earned a bachelor's of science in mathematics at the nearby Augustana College (Illinois).

Kemenyffy's interest in becoming a ceramic artist began shortly after college when he attended a Peter Voulkos workshop.

He then began ceramic studies at the University of Iowa where he met his wife and artistic collaborator, Susan Hale Kemenyffy.

1967

In 1967, Steven received a Master of Fine Arts in ceramics, and Susan received an MFA in printmaking.

1969

Beginning in 1969, he served as a Professor of Ceramic Art at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (formerly Edinboro State College).

He retired from teaching after forty years, but continues to produce artwork at his home studio in McKean, Pennsylvania.

Kemenyffy began teaching at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1969, until his retirement in 2009.

1970

They were married in 1970.

After receiving his MFA, Steven taught at multiple institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Colorado at Boulder, Penland School of Crafts, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

1974

In 1974, Kemenyffy wrote about the work he was producing; "For several years now, my work has dealt with certain formal considerations. Chief among these is using clay in such a way as to crystallize the moment and permanentize the impermanent. These have been among the primary concerns of all potters since the earliest times."

Today, Kemenyffy continues his pursuit of biomorphic imagery and themes.

He writes, "Personally I am most challenged by the business of transforming porous organics into porcelain."

For much of Kemenyffy's career, he has worked in tandem with his wife, Susan Hale Kemenyffy.

1987

In 1987 Susan stated about their collaborative works: "Steven is the [sculptor], I am the drawer. These works would not exist if it weren't for the sculpture; if it weren't for the clay. The clay entity comes first and my drawings come second."

James Paul Thompson further clarifies this relationship (as observed in 1987): "Steven Kemenyffy uses patterns as a point of departure for his work, while Susan Kemenyffy allows the people and things around her to become partial inspiration in addition to what Steven gives her."

Kemenyffy's work is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.