Artwork copyright Ellen Steinfeld. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Space, 1992

Ellen Steinfeld
American (born 1945)

Location: English Crossing Elementary, Arlington

About the Artwork

Space is part of artist Ellen Steinfeld’s body of paintings that show the power of natural forces. She created this piece after seeing color photographs of the planets. She notes, “I tried to convey rich colors, trails of motion, three-dimensional textures and multi-spatial levels. The painting’s imagery and colors convey a message of excitement and hope as well as the adventure of discovery.”

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lakewood School District.

About the Artist

Ellen Steinfeld creates paintings, sculptures, mixed media and stained glass. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and design from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Always evolving as an artist, she is "interested in interweaving shapes and colors with imaginary organic forms, combining spatial relationships and exploring the microscopic."