Valerie - Canvas Print

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

“Rose and Valerie Screaming from the gallery” - The Beatles

The song is about a student named Maxwell Edison who commits murders with a hammer, with the dark lyrics disguised by an upbeat sound. McCartney described the song as symbolic of the downfalls of life, being "my analogy for when something goes wrong out of the blue, as it so often does".

Its bold, fragmented composition depicts a woman with a serious expression amidst a chaotic, layered background. The geometric shapes and vivid colors reflect the dark humor and theatrical tone of the song. The woman's intense gaze and layered background elements suggest a narrative of mystery and intrigue, echoing the song's morbidly playful storytelling about a character wielding a hammer, creating a visual interpretation of its quirky, macabre theme

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