ABOUT THE PAINTING STYLE
"…real and yet surreal"  New York Times

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The unique style and artistic imagination of Trena McNabb allows a variety of stories to be told in each site-specific work. By blending shapes and colors in a transparent collage of images, each with its own allegory, she entices viewers to look beyond the obvious.

Revered by her corporate and private collectors, McNabb produces each peerless work within the time and expense parameters that have awarded her international popularity.

The color areas of her work could best be described as a transparent collage. Painted scenes overlay each other to form a kaleidoscope of colors. These color areas depict an allegorical thought or story the meaning and depth of which deepens the longer one studies the piece.

The dimensionality of the work is achieved in many ways: sectional pieces wrap around a corner; or suspend from the ceiling on swivels; unexpected materials such as extra canvas, plexiglass, twine, or sawdust are often sewn or adhered to the canvas. Different textures, such as matte and gloss, are also often found on a single painting. These techniques combined with the repeated applications of the white on natural canvas, result in an unusual vibrancy and lifelike quality.

All work is Copyright © by Trena, but publishing rights are available for commissioned work.

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