Catch Us if You Can - Original Painting

“Catch Us if You Can”  40” X 30” X 2” Mixed Media on a Cradled Wood Panel, Framed

Inspired by the energetic spirit of Catch Us If You Can by the The Dave Clark Five, this painting captures the exhilarating feeling of movement, freedom, and youthful rebellion that made the song an anthem of the British Invasion era. The song's driving rhythm and message of breaking away from expectations are translated into a dynamic visual narrative filled with motion, color, and urgency.

Rendered in a bold cubist style, the figures surge forward through a vibrant cityscape, their fragmented forms emphasizing speed and momentum. The warm palette of fiery reds, oranges, and golds reflects the excitement of adventure and the intensity of a moment that feels both fleeting and unforgettable. The urban backdrop becomes a maze of possibilities, symbolizing the world rushing past as the subjects chase freedom on their own terms.

The painting evokes emotions of optimism, determination, and exhilaration. There is a sense of leaving the ordinary behind and embracing the unknown, much like the song's invitation to escape constraints and follow one's own path. The distorted perspectives and overlapping geometric forms create a feeling of constant motion, drawing the viewer into the rush of the journey.

At its heart, Catch Us If You Can is a celebration of youthful energy and the courage to keep moving forward despite obstacles. It captures the universal desire to break free, pursue adventure, and experience life with unrestrained enthusiasm. Like the song that inspired it, the painting serves as a reminder that some of life's most memorable moments are found when we dare to run toward possibility rather than stand still.

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This piece is part of my ongoing exploration of “The British Invasion”, a series of mixed media paintings inspired by music from The British Invasion with architecture serving as a vessel for unseen narratives. 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.

The British Invasion refers to the mid-1960s surge of British rock and pop artists who dramatically reshaped the sound and culture of rock and roll in the United States and around the world. Sparked by the explosive popularity of The Beatles after their 1964 arrival in America, the movement brought a new energy to rock music by blending American rhythm and blues with fresh songwriting, style, and attitude. Other influential bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Kinks followed, helping redefine youth culture, fashion, and live performance. The British Invasion revitalized rock and roll and set the stage for many of the musical innovations that shaped modern popular music.

Frank Trocino is an award-winning American-born artist and former architect currently residing in Santa Fe, NM. His work primarily explores themes of people and architecture.

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. 

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.