trent paul firmin

Gold Coast born emerging artist, Trent Paul Firmin aka: tpf, has been designing and producing artworks for many years.

With a background trade in Fashion & Interior design, along with over 30 years specializing in high-end luxury retailing. Trent Paul’s work reflects his passion for colour and design and a keen eye for detail in almost all aspects of his multi-disciplinary work from Paintings, Sculpture, Design & Photography.

Trent is fascinated with movement, line, colour, landscapes, contemporary, abstract ideas, all things unique and unusual.

TP’s work continues to evolve daily, he has a love for oil paint and embraces his love of the 80’s by using spray paints in his works. He also has a passion for Japan and has spent time living in various parts of the country and speaks the Japanese language proficiently.

A passionate art collector, of indigenous, contemporary, graffiti art, sculptures, and ceramics from many Australian & overseas artists.

Trent Paul is a member of NAVA and was a HOTA Ambassador (Volunteer), now, a Visitor Experience Officer and Gallery Shop Assistant for Gold Coast Home of the Arts – HOTA Gallery since opening in 2021.

Trent Paul worked as a SWELL Sculpture Festival Site Crew Manager September 2024 & again in 2025.

tpf is bringing his expertise and a wealth of experience from high end retail to this years 2025 Bleach Festival program as Concierge for Artist & Curator Kirsha Kaechele’s tremendously lavish, Ladies Lounge. A pop up art installation from MONA – Museum of Old & New Art Gallery, Tasmania.

Starts 31st July – 10th August at HOTA Gallery

To learn more about Trent-Paul Firmin be sure to visit: www.trentpaulfirmin.art   or Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube & FB