Exploring Color and Light
Francis Trick
The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Exploring Color and Light, a solo exhibition by Francis Trick. This exhibition runs concurrently with A Living Legacy: The Permanent Collection of the Dayton Society of Artists, offering visitors the opportunity to experience contemporary work alongside the historical legacy of the DSA collection.
Opening Reception
Friday, February 13, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Dayton Society of Artists
Free and open to the public
Exhibition Dates
February 13 – March 7, 2026
About the Work
In Exploring Color and Light, Francis Trick presents a series of abstract acrylic pour paintings that investigate movement, luminosity, and the expressive power of color. Working with fluid acrylic techniques, the artist builds layered compositions using interference, iridescent, metallic, and color-shift paints. Each piece reflects an intuitive, process-driven approach, inviting viewers to engage with shifting surfaces, depth, and light as they move through the gallery.
Presented alongside A Living Legacy, this exhibition creates a visual dialogue between contemporary abstraction and the enduring artistic contributions preserved in the Dayton Society of Artists’ Permanent Collection.
About the Artist
Francis (Frank) J. Trick is a visual artist who has explored creative expression since childhood, maintaining a lifelong interest in drawing and making art. Throughout his professional career in retail sales, he continued to work creatively in various forms, including jewelry making and painting statuary, earning several awards along the way.
After retiring in 2023, Frank returned to art more fully and began experimenting with acrylic painting, particularly liquid pouring techniques. What began as a hobby quickly developed into a dedicated artistic practice. He mixes his own mediums and materials for each work and is a member of several local galleries. Frank enjoys sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for his rediscovered passion for art.
