Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.
There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth.
— Rumi
Artist Statement
Whether visually referencing the real world or abstract interpretations, my work is primarily inspired by my heartfelt reverence for nature—its astonishing beauty, untamed wildness, beckoning serenity, and delicate fragility. I work fluidly between realism and abstraction, combining impressionistic, representational, and textural elements through paint and collage. In my process, I am continually finding resonance with the organic and expressive use of texture, form, color, and light, imparting a visual language that conveys the intensity and vitality of life. Gestural, layered marks and dynamic forms echo the organic rhythms of the natural world, reflecting a process that is both rooted and spontaneous.
Through the fluid and unbound process of creating these perspectives and abstractions, I am unequivocally exploring and expressing themes within myself: the longing for freedom from control, finding stillness within our chaotic world, and—above all— expressing my enduring awe and respect for our vulnerable planet, the shared ground of our human experience. I believe that art has the power to tap into something deep and elemental within us, and my work seeks to capture and express this ineffable quality. Beyond my own process, I aim to create work that speaks to the deeper mysteries and wonders of life, and that inspires others to connect with their own sense of inner creativity and expression.
T Squared Series
The T Squared series features a collection of artworks that explore the use of imagery within layers of color and textures all inspired by the natural world. Individual squares configured together have been painted and collaged on paper, wood and various thicknesses of plexiglass. The plexiglass series allows the viewer to immerse themselves into a deeper experience of the artwork as if peering through windows into vivid and textural changing worlds.
The square form in my work represents the laws of nature that exist in the physical realm, providing a sense of structure, balance, logic, and order to the abstract elements found in my painting. The square is associated with the number 4, and relates to the four elements of the physical world: earth, air, water, and fire. The abstract elements, painted without constraint or premeditation, bring balance, harmony and dynamism to the composition when cut, arranged, mounted or framed in a square format.
Endangered Species Series
I have painted lifelike portraits of endangered animals that face the threat of extinction due to human activities such as illegal hunting and fishing, deforestation, pollution, and the effects of climate change. Each magnificent animal embodies qualities that echo my own nature. My aim is to raise awareness through these paintings about the plight of these species and the importance of preserving their natural habitats to safeguard our precious wildlife.
Biography
After attending the University of California at Santa Barbara as an art studio major at the College of Creative Studies, Tricia received her BFA in Graphic Design, awarded with honors, from Art Center College of Design in 1985. Over the decades, Tricia served as Creative Director and Designer for such notable clients as USC, UCLA, The Getty Center, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Art Center College of Design, The Tournament of Roses and The Walt Disney Company, to name a few. She has received numerous awards from internationally recognized design organizations in addition to being featured in many well-respected art and design publications including Communication Arts, Portfolio Magazine, and Creative Quarterly. In addition to working as a Designer and Creative Director at acclaimed design firms in the Los Angeles area, Tricia owned and operated her own design studio, Treehouse Design, for nearly a decade. In 2008, Tricia rejoined Evenson Design Group where she worked prior to opening Treehouse Design serving as President and Creative Director.
In 2012, Tricia Tricia shifting her focus from design problem solving for businesses, institutions and organizations to creating personal works that energized and fulfilled her. In 2014, she moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon where she continued her art education and exploration after decades as a professional designer, exhibiting her fine art paintings in solo, juried and group exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest. Tricia’s work as an abstract expressionist and wildlife painter has been received with acclaim. After a nearly six year interlude in the Portland, OR area, Tricia moved back to her home state of California in the summer of 2020 and now resides in Santa Barbara with her husband Stan, furthering her passion for the creative arts, painting and the fine art of living.
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