Michael Frimkess, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Michael Frimkess

American ceramicist

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1937

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: artist

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Michael Frimkess (born January 8, 1937) is an American ceramic artist who lives in Venice, California.
In the 1950s and 60s, he was a pupil of Peter Voulkos, a prominent figure in the California Clay Movement.
Frimkess' pottery is noted for its classical style, employing forms from Greek, Chinese, and Indigenous American antiquity.
His wife and collaborator, Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, paints his ceramic pieces often using anachronistic, contemporary images like Minnie Mouse or Condorito.
He is also well-known for his innovative wheel-throwing and firing techniques.