Melvin Goldfield
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Melvin Goldfield M.A. Printmaker
Melvin Goldfield M.A. (August 6, 1939 – July 16, 2000) was and remains a significant figure in the Chester County, Pennsylvania area and far beyond – a visionary whose artistry and community spirit left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of his adult life. His work, spanning from the 1960s until his passing in 2000, portrays a restless creativity and a deep commitment to both form and humanity.
Early Life and Artistic Formation
Born in Philadelphia, Goldfield’s upbringing was rooted in the values of hard work and neighborly care. It was shaped by his mother’s industriousness and the close-knit community of his youth. After earning his master’s degree from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in printmaking, Goldfield began a life devoted to art and service, balancing his creative pursuits with roles as a guest artist, caseworker, and preschool teacher. His early years in Philadelphia and his time at Boston College, wandering and studying the rich Philadelphia museums, exposed him to a rich tapestry of artistic influences, from the structured traditions of lithography to the vibrant immediacy of Japanese silkscreen techniques.
Artistic Style and Innovation
Goldfield’s art is easily recognizable by its fearless exploration of form and genre. His prints, paintings, and sculptures traverse color fauvism, impressionism, modernism, cubism, surrealism, and realism. They display a restless curiosity and refusal to be confined by any single movement. Drawn to the silkscreen process, it allowed Goldfield to produce hundreds upon hundreds of signed and unsigned multiples with a freshness and color that are hallmarks of his style. He is known for his advice to fellow artists and students: “Put color in the right place.” His imagery notably fused nature and magic, creating works that were both visually arresting and emotionally resonant.
References
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