{"title":"Tricia Strickfaden","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eTricia Strickfaden, an abstract expressionist, self-taught modern artist, embarked on her artistic journey after years in the interior design industry. Concurrently working as a designer, she honed and evolved her craft, steadily garnering a dedicated following. The influence of LA’s vibrant and urban lifestyle permeates her modern art, particularly evident in the latest works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\"\u003eStrickfaden’s current body of work showcases dynamic interplay of various themes, including material exploration, abstract expression, color theory and collage techniques. Once the initial base is prepared, a minimalist underpainting is created, followed by an addition of a second layer of modern shapes. Crafted through spontaneous variations in color and form, these pieces are meticulously layered, unveiling textures, and thin subtle reveals of the underlying painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe artist draws inspiration primarily from her daily surroundings and the music resonating in her studio, infusing the titles of her works with musicality. This results in a distinctive artistic language that communicates emotional memories through the interplay of shape, color, line, and space. The use of neutral tones juxtaposed with vibrant, postmodern shapes, delicate pastel linework, and revealing textures creates a captivating composition that tells a story of a painting beneath. Contrasting color palettes contribute to the dynamic variations and spontaneity in her art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"near-wild-heaven","title":"Near Wild Heaven","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTricia Strickfaden skillfully merges design and art in her work, crafting a visual experience that captivates the viewer. 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Saturated tones of fiery red, deep ochre, bright orange, and creamy neutrals dominate the palette, generating an atmosphere of intensity balanced by deliberate structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interplay of transparency and opacity adds visual depth, while the clean edges and subtle textures reveal the artist's control over form and surface. Angular planes intersect with soft curves, suggesting a conversation between rigidity and flow—a tension that keeps the eye moving across the work. Despite its abstraction, the piece feels grounded in a sense of momentum, as if capturing a snapshot of pure creative force mid-motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted in the traditions of mid-century modernism yet refreshingly contemporary in its execution, Some Like it Hot is a vibrant statement piece for collectors drawn to bold color fields, geometric balance, and the charged poetry of abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tricia Strickfaden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645458702700,"sku":null,"price":9075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/IMG_8951-scaled_jpg.webp?v=1776881583"},{"product_id":"saved-by-zero","title":"Saved by Zero","description":"In Saved by Zero, crisp geometry and muted elegance converge to create a composition that feels both grounded and expansive. 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It is an ideal work for collectors drawn to contemporary geometric painting, modernist principles, and the understated power of pure form.","brand":"Tricia Strickfaden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645459030380,"sku":null,"price":6950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/Saved-by-Zero.avif?v=1776881583"},{"product_id":"cream-on-black-i-ii","title":"Cream on Black I \u0026 II","description":"Creme on Black I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48\"x30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreme on Black II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiptych\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreme on Black II presents a commanding dialogue between contrast, form, and surface texture. In this diptych, bold black and creamy white shapes interlock and collide across two adjoining panels, creating a visual rhythm that feels at once structured and spontaneous. Geometric forms—arcs, blocks, and slanted edges—shift in and out of alignment, guiding the eye through a deliberate choreography of movement and pause.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat distinguishes this work is its tactile quality: textured brushwork and distressed surfaces soften the stark geometry, infusing the composition with a human imprint. The hand of the artist is evident in the subtle gradations and raw marks layered across the panels, adding depth and complexity to the otherwise minimal palette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted in the principles of minimalism, modernist abstraction, and graphic design, Creme on Black II explores the tension between perfection and imperfection, balance and disruption. 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