Bungalow Bill - Original Painting

“Bungalow Bill”  40” X 30” X 2” Mixed Media on a Cradled Wood Panel, Framed

“Hey, Bungalow Bill, What did you kill, Bungalow Bill?” - The Beatles

Bungalow Bill in The Beatles song, "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill,” refers to Richard A. Cooke III, an American guest at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in Rishikesh, India, where the Beatles were staying. Cooke, known as Rik, was on a tiger hunt with his mother when he shot and killed a tiger.

The scene shows a stylized depiction of a man standing confidently in front of a midcentury modern “bungalow,” with a subtitle referencing a line from the song. The use of geometric shapes and bold colors evokes a sense of storytelling and adventure, capturing the playful and satirical tone of the song. The figure's stance and the minimalist yet vivid background suggest a narrative moment, reminiscent of the song's parody of hunting and the character of Bungalow Bill, creating a visual echo of the song’s narrative and tone.

This piece is part of my ongoing exploration of "Faces and Facades," a series of mixed media paintings where people and places intertwine, with architecture serving as a vessel for unseen narratives. Inspired by a character from a Beatles songs, each work aims to evoke the stories and emotions hidden beneath the surface, inviting viewers to look beyond the obvious and discover the deeper layers within.

This painting is also available as a canvas print

My mixed media paintings consist of acrylic paint and digital collage. They are painted on museum quality archival paper and then laminated to a cradled wood panel, varnished, waxed and then framed in a black floater frame.

About the Artist

Frank Trocino is a retired architect turned painter currently residing in Santa Fe New Mexico. His path to Santa Fe began in New York, then to Oregon as a young child through College. From there he lived in Italy, Los Angeles, the Middle East, Portland, and Austin. Franks work can be seen in galleries, hotels, and the homes of private collectors internationally. He is a mixed media artist using acrylic paint, ink and collage and his subject matter is primarily people and buildings.