Julian Nemethy (N/A) American
Birthplace/Origin: Hungary
Biography/Statement:
Contemporary artist Julian Nemethy is the son of artist Albert Nemethy, and his work can be distinguished from that of his father by the use of fantastical elements, extreme use of color and detail, and whimsical touches.
Julian Nemethy is one of the many artists in the Nemethy family. Born in Hungary, his parents fled the Communist regime in the mid-1950s when Julian was a small child. He was one of six siblings who were raised by their father.
In high school, Julian taught himself to paint, and felt he had found his vocation. In the 1980s, he moved to the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, becoming something of a recluse, living in a remote cabin and painting infrequently. He worked a number of jobs, including stints in factories and motels, and selling paintings only when his finances required it.
His paintings are painstakingly rendered and are realistic with minute and often whimsical detail, often in a flat or naive style. Nemethy has been known to start promising works, which are frequently left unfinished for long periods of time.
Occasionally, with the help of his sister, his work has enjoyed professional representation. An accomplished painter, Nemethy has infrequently appearing works that have enjoyed a level of popularity.