The Flock- Original Painting

“The Flock”  40” X 30” X 2” Mixed Media on a Cradled Wood Panel, Framed

“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be” - The Beatles

The artwork depicts a church through interlocking geometric shapes, with onion-shaped domes topped by crosses set against a fragmented deep blue background. Warm shades of orange, yellow, and dark brown define the structure, creating a dynamic contrast between form and space. In the lower left, a group of faceless figures rendered in shadowed blue with yellow outlines gathers quietly, suggesting a shared presence without individual identity.

To the right, a small, detailed religious icon Mother Mary with a halo introduces a focused spiritual element. The combination of acrylic, ink, and collage adds rich texture and depth, layering physical and symbolic meanings. Drawing inspiration from The Beatles’ “Let It Be,” the work reflects themes of comfort and acceptance in uncertain times. It offers a modern, mosaic-like sanctuary where community and quiet faith meet, inviting viewers to find personal resonance within its abstracted 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 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.

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.