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. Gestural, layered marks and dynamic forms echo the biological rhythms of the natural world, reflecting a process that is both rooted and spontaneous. In my process, I continually find resonance in the organic, expressive use of texture, form, color, and light, creating a visual language that conveys life's intensity and vitality.
Through the emergent 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 the scope of 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 in a deeper experience of the artwork, as if peering through windows into vivid, textural, changing perspectives.
The square form in my work represents the laws of the physical realms, providing a sense of structure, balance, logic, and order to the abstract elements in my painting. The square is associated with the number 4, and relates to the four elements of earth: land, air, water, and fire. The abstract elements, painted without constraint or premeditation, bring organic harmony and dynamism to the composition when cut, arranged, mounted, or framed in a square format.
Wildlife Series
I have painted lifelike portraits of a variety of animals, with a focus on species facing threats to their survival due to human activities such as illegal hunting and fishing, deforestation, pollution, and the effects of climate change. Each magnificent creature 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 Rauen Evenson received her BFA in Graphic Design, awarded with honors, from ArtCenter 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, ArtCenter College of Design, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Tournament of Roses, and The Walt Disney Company, among others. She has received numerous awards from internationally recognized design organizations and has been featured in 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. Throughout her career, she also worked extensively as a copywriter and editor, shaping collateral materials, promotional campaigns, and brand communications for a wide range of clients. In 2008, Tricia rejoined Evenson Design Group, where she had worked prior to opening Treehouse, serving as President and Creative Director.
In 2012, Tricia shifted her focus from creating design solutions for businesses, institutions, and organizations to pursuing more personal and expressive work. In 2014, she moved with her family to Lake Oswego, Oregon, where she deepened her exploration of fine art after decades as a professional designer, exhibiting her work in solo, juried, and group exhibitions. Her paintings have been exhibited across the West Coast, where she has earned recognition for both her abstract expressionist and wildlife work. After nearly six years in the Portland area, Tricia returned to her home state of California in the summer of 2020 and now resides in Santa Barbara with her husband, Stan.
Rooted in a lifelong devotion to creative inquiry and expression, she remains actively engaged in painting and is currently completing her first book for publication. As co-author of Creatrix Generation, she draws upon decades of creative practice and reflective inquiry to illuminate creativity as both a transformative process and a way of living more consciously and fully alive.
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