Peter Voulkos
- January 9, 2024
- Painter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Peter Voulkos |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 29, 1924(1924-01-29) |
| Age | 100 |
| Date Of Death | February 16, 2002, Bowling Green, OH |
| Birthplace | Montana |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Montana |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Peter Voulkos Biography
| Name | Peter Voulkos |
| Birthday | Jan 29 |
| Birth Year | 1924 |
| Place Of Birth | Montana |
| Home Town | Montana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Peter Voulkos is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on January 29, 1924 in Montana, Montana, United States. Greek- American Abstract Expressionist artist who was best known for his ceramic sculptures. His 1996 stoneware sculpture “Noodle” was a prime example of his style.
His work was influenced by that of Abstract Expressionist painter Franz Kline.
He grew up in Montana as the son of Greek immigrants. He married twice and had several children.
Peter Voulkos Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Painter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Peter Voulkos is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Voulkos 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied ceramics and painting at Montana State University and later received his M.F.A. from the California College of the Arts.
He worked with ceramics and bronze, and he often created his sculptures in front of a live audience.
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Facts & Trivia
Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peter Voulkos celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.
Why is Peter Voulkos important in the history of American ceramics?
In 1972, alter nearly a decade working primarily as a sculptor in metals, Peter Voulkos returned to ceramics. In the mid-1950s, he had virtually reinvented the field by introducing into clay, issues and techniques previously restricted to contemporary painting and sculpture.
How did Peter Voulkos turn ceramics into fine art?
While at Otis, Voulkos created an industrial-capacity studio with fellow artist John Mason so they could make pieces on a much larger scale. They modified their wheel with extra horsepower to handle up to 100 pounds of clay and created a new clay mixture that would offer more structural integrity.
What type of work did Peter Voulkos do?
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What are two important facts about Peter Voulkos?
Peter Voulkos was an American sculptor of Greek heritage. His large clay sculptures, often took the form of ice buckets, plates, and stacks, which he then cast in bronze. A participant in the resurgence of American studio crafts, he helped change the viewpoint that ceramics were merely utilitarian objects.
What is the purpose of abstract expressionism?
Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artist’s liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means.