Artist Talk: Francis Trick in Conversation with Curtis Bowman
Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St., Dayton, OH
Second Floor, Community Space
Join us for an artist talk with Francis Trick in conversation with Curtis Bowman of Culture Works, presented in conjunction with Exploring Color and Light.
In this discussion, Trick will share insight into his process, materials, and approach to abstraction, while Bowman guides a conversation around artistic development, experimentation, and the role of light and color in shaping visual experience.
About the Exhibition: Exploring Color and Light
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, Trick builds layered compositions using interference, iridescent, metallic, and color-shift paints. The work is intuitive and process-driven, inviting viewers to engage with shifting surfaces, depth, and light as they move through the gallery.
These paintings emphasize the interaction between color and illumination—revealing new visual experiences depending on angle, distance, and changing light conditions.
About the Artist
Francis (Frank) J. Trick is a visual artist whose creative practice began in childhood and continued alongside a professional career in retail sales. Over the years, he explored a range of artistic outlets, including jewelry making and painting statuary, earning several awards.
After retiring in 2023, Trick returned to art with a renewed focus, developing a dedicated practice in acrylic painting—particularly liquid pouring techniques. He creates custom mixtures for each piece, emphasizing experimentation and material exploration.
Now an active member of several local galleries, Trick continues to share his work and enthusiasm for the creative process with the community.
