From the Oscar’s to the M. Frid Victory Award
Misha Frid
Born in Moscow, at the age of six Misha began his artistic studies at the prestigious art school for gifted young artists. He graduated with honors from Moscow State Art College and The University of Fine Arts in the capital. He also studied Film Directing at the University of Cinematography in Moscow.
He was widely acclaimed and his artwork was placed in prestigious museums, but he felt "muzzled" by restrictions against free artistic expression. In 1972, he emigrated from Russia to North America with his wife Galina and their young sons. The art he created in the Soviet Union was declared a National Treasure, and by law could not be removed from the country. His talent and golden hands enabled him to start his career again, and face the challenges and difficulties of being an immigrant in a new country. Freedom brought forth beauty. A classical romantic style emerged when the background of Russian school and culture were combined with New World Liberty.
Because there is so much stress around us, Frid opts for fantasy and dreams. Sculpting in bronze, he fashions beautiful, graceful humans. In addition to balance and harmony, there is also an original concept and philosophy. He explores the hypnotic power of music.
His predominant medium is bronze, but Frid enjoys working with other traditional materials, like marble and wood, and modern materials like crystal acrylic, where the play of light lends to an ethereal quality.
He has exhibited in many cities such as London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, New York and many others. The response was overwhelming.
His works are in private, corporate collections, represented in many galleries and museums around the world. His "Lady of the Lily" graces a Toronto streetscape. It was commissioned by the city as a public works display.
Misha Frid is an Honorable Fellow of the Sculptor's Society of Moscow, a fellow of the Sculptor's Society of Canada, and an Official Sculptor for the 1996 100th Anniversary of the Olympics in Atlanta. The American Sports Art Museum and Archives has three of his sculptures on permanent display.
He is now known as a world-renowned artist. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA.
Misha Frid was an Official Artist of the 100th anniversary of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He created 3 awards: Stadium Jumper Cristal Acrylic 11”H x 4”D, Equestrian 19” H x 21 acrylic, Gymnast 15 ½ “H x 17 W acrylic. This is a treasure for memory of Olympic.
