Peter Maier
“Stromberg”
Automotive paint on aluminum panel
In Stromberg, Peter Maier immortalizes one of the most iconic mechanical innovations of the early American automobile era: the Stromberg carburetor. Rendered with his signature use of automotive paint on aluminum, the work shimmers with lifelike precision while radiating a reverence for industrial design and craftsmanship.
The Stromberg was more than just a component—it was a symbol of performance, reliability, and the golden age of American car culture. Found in Fords, Packards, and even early hot rods, this humble device fueled not just engines but a cultural obsession with speed, power, and possibility.
Maier’s technique transforms the object into sculpture. Gleaming, weighty, and reverent in its isolation, the painting captures a moment in time when mechanical design was both functional and beautiful. By elevating this piece of hardware to fine art, Stromberg becomes a tribute to America’s mechanical ingenuity and the art of motion itself.
