Mephy (2025) Drawing by Jenő Dienes

Jenő Dienes, born in 1971, lives and works in Hungary. A multi-talented artist, he masters various mediums such as oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, graphite on paper, watercolor on paper, pencil on paper, ballpoint pen on paper and photography. His artistic style is varied, ranging from abstract to figurative, including impressionism and illustration.

Growing up in a small village in northern Hungary, Jenő was deeply influenced by the harmony of untouched nature and the simplicity of the people who live there. Since a young age, he has devoted himself to artistic creation in all its forms: music, drawing, painting, sculpture and writing. Jenő began to understand the importance of conscious action while studying at an art school, initially seen as a hobby. During his university studies in the field of libraries, he wrote a thesis on the history of a free school for visual artists, thus reconnecting with the visual arts. He attended art camps, learned painting prep work, stretched canvases, painted rustic surfaces with chalk powder, and created polished, smooth surfaces perfect for painting.

His academic career is rich and varied. Jenő studied cultural management, tourism, ethics, theology, pedagogy, network technologies and IT, which led him to become a teacher. Currently, he is pursuing studies in visual culture at the Eszterházy Károly Katolikus Egyetem in Eger, while raising their five children with his wife. In his spare time, Jenő regularly writes and publishes literary and social critical works, characterized by relentless irony. Through his creations, he seeks to find kindred spirits in this wild world, expressing his deep desire for connection and understanding.

• Nationality: HUNGARY
• Date of birth : 1971
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary Hungarian Artists