Eleanor - Canvas Print

"Eleanor”  Canvas Print. Available in 2 sizes: 40" X 30" and 20" X 16"

“Ah, look at all the lonely people….Eleanor Rigby picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been.” - The Beatles

This painting draws inspiration from the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" by capturing themes of solitude and the search for connection. The central figure, portrayed with abstract and somber tones, echoes Eleanor Rigby’s sense of isolation. The silhouetted figures against the geometric buildings evoke the song's imagery of lonely people in an urban environment. The stormy sky underscores a mood of melancholy and introspection, reflecting the emotional depth and poignant narrative of the song. Overall, the composition encapsulates the haunting beauty of isolation and the human yearning for companionship.

Naming this work after the song character ties it to a larger narrative I’m developing about the interplay between individuals and their surroundings. I hope "Eleanor" encourages you to see how shape, color, and presence intertwine, revealing new perspectives in familiar forms.

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 characters from 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.

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. 

About my Canvas Prints

- Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests