Friedel Dzubas: Pioneer of Color Field Painting and Magna Technique Friedel Dzubas (1915 – 1994) emerged from Berlin during the tumultuous years preceding World War II, a German-born American abstract painter whose artistic journey spanned decades of experimentation and innovation. Driven by an innate desire for freedom—a sentiment profoundly shaped by his escape from Nazi Germany in 1939—Dzubas established himself in New York City, forging connections with fellow artists like Helen Frankenthaler and embarking on a prolific career that cemented his place as a significant figure within the bu…