Mitchell Freifeld

Modern Power, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
In the mid-1930s, a design concept called streamline emerged, extending from cars to kitchen mixers. Initially emphasizing power over aesthetics, steam engines joined the trend and adopted a more stylish appearance, much like the steel train depicted in the painting. However, they eventually reverted to their original simple and practical look.

About the Artist
Artist Mitchell Freifeld depicts architecture that evokes memory and nostalgia. Using a modernist approach, he highlights details that often fade into the background of familiarity. With his camera, he meticulously documents the world around him, using his shots as a reference for his art. "My works are the product of a process that is more intuitive than intellectual and a passion for simple, modern architecture and light," says Mitchell. After winning his first juried show at 10, Mitchell's lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist took root. A pivotal moment in 2001 prompted him to seize the chance and devote himself to art-making. Now, he dedicates most of his time to a compact studio within his garage in Portland, Oregon. Mitchell's life revolves entirely around his creative pursuits, taking pictures, and working seven days a week with paints and brushes.

Words that describe this painting: train, building, facade, exterior, vehicle, window, traintrack, architecture, travel, modern , oil painting, brown

Modern Power
Mitchell Freifeld
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
20 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 6 oz.