Frank Trocino

How does a retired architect with Grapheme-Color Synesthesia experience the world? Structured chaos and a color palette that evolves without conscious direction. In a way my architectural background and Synesthesia have given me both roots and wings.

Currently, My subject matter contains two main bodies of work, couples and buildings.

I find people very interesting and the most interesting aspect is the dynamics and interaction of two people, so I find myself depicting couples as a broad subject matter. My couples work is really about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of emotion and tension. Supply me with true and complex dramas for painting and I make it untrue and then add an accent of truth.

My paintings of buildings are inspired by architecture and the built environment. As a former Architect, I think about buildings all the time and usually include a partial plan placed in the painting.

I define my style as, “Color Field Abstract Realism”. My work is organized in blocks of color that are defined by edges or a change of light/dark values. I have a basic pallet of 33 colors but I allow myself to add to that as desired. I really am not sure how/if my synesthesia is a factor in my color selection. It remains a mystery....

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Architecture. University of Oregon 1985

JURIED EXHIBITS
Mix and Mash Exhibit Mexicarte Museum, Austin TX 2018
Nostros Exhibit Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown TX 2018
Art Hop 2019 Georgetown TX
Art Hop 2021 Georgetown TX
The Other Art Fair Dallas by Saatchi Art Dallas TX 2021

HONORS AND AWARDS
3 paintings chosen for inclusion in Create Magazine print edition #27
3rd Place for painting, “Buenos Aires” 2018 Nostros Exhibit
Honorable Mention for painting, “Jeddah” 2019 Art Hop 2019
Honorable Mention for painting, “Busted at the Blues Bar” Glam Slam 2021

GALLERY OPENINGS
Reeves Art and Design, Houston TX
June 10 2022

CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Gordon Hotel Eugene OR
Canvas Hotel Dubai UAE 5 pieces

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Thomas Abbott Phoenix AZ
Joseph Abbott Eugene OR
Ethan Brawn Newtown Australia
Daniel Ahle Austin TX
David Chestnut Austin TX
Roger Krause Austin TX 5 pieces
Ron Hawke Portland OR
Yolanda Davalos Studio City CA