Mitchell Freifeld

Old Refreshment Stand, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
This structure has stood on the lakefront walk since the 1920s. Although a sign advertising cold drinks, ice cream, and cigars has long disappeared, the stand remains a remembrance of simpler times. Despite the tumultuous and frightening world in which its products were once sold, it now serves as a nostalgic reminder of the past. The composition, with its study of blues, browns, and greens, contrasts the nostalgia it evokes.

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: light, shadow, boardwalk, 1920s, 20s, water, lake, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, blue

Old Refreshment Stand
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 25 in. w x 1.5 in. d
0 lbs. 15 oz.