Maori painter
Ymre Molnar father is Hungarian and mother, Maori.
Did his first oil painting when he was 10 years old. Was a student at Porirua College for four years and received his SC. Wanted to take UE Art but was discouraged because there was no painting involved. SC was not important to him, but being able to paint in his own way was important. His first painting when 12 years old was of his uncle Eric Ropiha, and first portrait when he was 17 years old. For about two years was living off his art, and for a while found it hard, but it was an experience which helped him to make up his mind. He has had to take on a cleaning job to help him with his finances. He is now 26 years old and has kept his identity as a Maori artist and has not been influenced by other artists. Hopes to achieve fulltime painting, by using bone carvings for frame work. Has painted people from all walks of life.
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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/TUTANG19820201.2.48
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Tu Tangata, Issue 4, 1 February 1982, Page 39
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174Maori painter Tu Tangata, Issue 4, 1 February 1982, Page 39
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