The Eggman - Canvas Print

The Eggman  Available in 2 sizes: 40" X 30" and 20" X 16"

“I am the Eggman, They are the Eggmen, I am the walrus, Goo goo g' joob.” - The Beatles

According to common theory the Eggman from “I am the Walrus” was a reference to Eric Burdon from the animals. He liked to break eggs over groupies. Interestingly enough, ”I am the Walrus” was written to confound the lyric interpreters that added meaning to songs that maybe were just songs.

This painting titled "The Eggman" was inspired by the Beatles' song "I Am the Walrus" by embodying the surreal and whimsical atmosphere of the lyrics. The abstract and vibrant design, along with the presence of intricately decorated eggs, mirrors the song’s nonsensical and dreamlike quality. The Eggman figure juggling the eggs symbolizes the playful confusion and enigmatic nature described in the song. The colorful cityscape and the lush garden scene evoke a sense of vivid imagination and peculiar reality, reflecting the song's blend of imagery and abstract concepts.

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.

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