Elek Imredy

Elek Imredy (April 13, 1912 – October 12, 1994) was a Hungarian sculptor who emigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1957. His most notable work is Girl in a Wetsuit, which is located in Stanley Park.[1]

Elek Imredy
Born(1912-04-13)April 13, 1912
Budapest, Hungary
DiedOctober 12, 1994(1994-10-12) (aged 82)
NationalityCanadian from 1957
OccupationSculptor
Known forSculptures
Spouse(s)Peggy Imredy
Childrendaughter Mara

Early life

Imredy worked for the railroad in Hungary and studied there with sculptors Sandor Boldogfai Farkas and Bela Ohman as well as painters Istvan Szonyi and Vilmos Aba Novak.

Notable works

Bust of Major J.S. Matthews at the Vancouver Archives.

See also

References

  1. "Public Art Registry". App.vancouver.ca. 1994-10-12. Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. Retrieved 2013-02-07.


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