Rebecca Trinca

Rebecca Trinca has led a life immersed in creativity. Rebecca began by initially studying 17th &18th Century Decorative Arts at Sotheby's in London, then working in antique furniture restoration for top dealers, Grace Antique Galleries and John Dunn. Rebecca later created Botanically inspired ceramics followed by a jewellery design business. Just prior to embarking on her painting career Rebecca ran her own knitwear label, Birdie Cashmere. These various creative fields have each fuelled her artistic journey in varying degrees and developed her well trained eye and contributed to her individual style of expression in art.

"Tulip Fever"

Many of the works on display at the Fair are taken from her Tulip Fever Series. Inspired by this fascination of "Tulip Mania" which she became aware of during her time in antiques. The mania can be described as a speculative frenzy that consumed Holland during the 17th century. Everyone in the Netherlands was involved, from aristocrats to chimney sweeps wanting to make their fortune, some betting as much as the price of a house on the purchase of these exotic bulbs. The "Tulip Fever" series of paintings evoke a sense of excitement and bright beautiful colour, the movement in these works represents the frenzy that was associated with this period, beginning in 1633, peaking in 1634 and crashing literally overnight in 1637.

Her work is best described as lyrical and semi-abstract expressionist. She paints places and spaces that evoke emotions, translating their essence through defined and vibrant marks, color, and contrasting textures. Her dynamic and energetic pieces demand a response from the viewer, ranging from calming to evocative.