Here and Now: Gold Coast Triennial 2024 Digital Gallery
Trent-Paul Firmin
b.1974 Gold Coast QLD, lives Gold Coast QLD
Pretty in Pink Paradise, 2022
pastel, oil pastel, spray paint, oil paint, pigments and oil sticks on canvas
Image courtesy of the artist
Artist Statement
Trent-Paul Firmin creates a maximalist abstract coastal hinterland collision inherent in today's Gold Coast lifestyle to explore and reflect the ever-changing landscape of our diverse city, flora and fauna.
Looking back from the past to the present, with futuristic hints of childhood influences from Jenny Kee and Ken Done, TPF reimagines the candy kaleidoscope of the 80s hyper-colour palette.
Pretty in Pink Paradise combines unique textured layers, fluid lines and glimpses of opulent gold, a signature colour in all TPF’s works.
About the Artist
Gold Coast born and bred emerging artist, Trent-Paul Firmin aka: TPF, has been designing and producing artworks for many years. TPF has a background in Fashion & Interior Design, along with over 30 years specialising in high-end luxury retailing. His work reflects a passion for colour and design and a keen eye for detail in almost all aspects of his multi-disciplinary work, which includes paintings, sculpture, design and photography.
TPF is fascinated and inspired by movement, line, colour, landscapes, contemporary, abstract ideas, and all things unique and unusual. TPF also has a passion for Japan and speaks the language proficiently. He has spent time living in various parts of the country, which can be seen in many various forms within his works.
A SWELL Sculpture Festival finalist in 2023, TPF is also a passionate art collector of Indigenous, contemporary, graffiti art, sculpture, and ceramics from many Australian and international artists.
