VISUAL STUDIES & UPROCK NARRATIVES: DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE R. MERCADO
Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.”
May 08
by OCD in Art, Creative, Documentary, Event, Graff/Post-graffism, Lightworks, Music, Portraiture 0 comments

2026.04.26 | Carlos Solano Presents Sunset Rumba | Open Portrait Session at WYN317 | Miami, FL

2026.04.26 · Carlos Solano Presents An Experience of Us/Sunset Rumba | Open Portrait Session at WYN317 | Miami, FL   Carlos Solano closed out his solo show “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 with Sunset Rumba, a gallery gathering built around love, gratitude, community, music, and art.  I conducted an open portrait session during the Sunset Rumba to further document South Florida’s creative community, with Solano’s work as the backdrop. Sounds were provided by DJ Safe Stadick and DJ Le Spam. Live music performed by Luisito Jibarito, Shie Moreno, and Clave Cuba.   ARCHIVAL DETAILS: DATE: 2026.04.26 EVENT: Sunset Rumba RELATED EVENT: “An Experience of Us” An Experience of Us | Sunset Rumba Closing Reception LOCATION: WYN317 Gallery · 4320 NW 2nd Ave · Miami, FL 33127 25°48’57.68″N, 80°11’59.10″W GEAR USED: BODIES: Canon R6 Mark II & 90D LENSES: 16–35mm f/2.8 24–70mm f/2.8 70–200mm f/2.8 LIGHT: Godox V1 ProC x 3     All photos © George R. Mercado / Observe Capture Destroy 2026 TAGS: Carlos Solano · An Experience of Us · Sunset Rumba · WYN317 · Clavey Cuba · Shie Moreno · Luisito Jibarito · Open Portrait Session · OCD · Observe Capture Destroy · With Gratitude & […]
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Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.” Documentary photograph from Sunset Rumba at WYN317 in Miami, showing live music and gallery activity during the closing reception for Carlos Solano’s exhibition “An Experience of Us.”
May 08
by OCD in Art, Documentary, Event, Graff/Post-graffism, Lightworks, Music, Portraiture 0 comments

2026.04.26 · Carlos Solano Presents An Experience of Us/Sunset Rumba | Closing Reception at WYN317 | Miami, FL

2026.04.26 · Carlos Solano Presents An Experience of Us/Sunset Rumba | Closing Reception at WYN317 | Miami, FL   Carlos Solano closed out his solo show “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 with Sunset Rumba, a gallery gathering built around love, community, music, and art. I conducted an open portrait session during the Sunset Rumba to further document South Florida’s creative community, with Solano’s work as the backdrop. Sounds were provided by DJ Safe Stadick and DJ Le Spam. Live music performed by Luisito Jibarito, Shie Moreno, and Clave Cuba.   ARCHIVAL DETAILS: DATE: 2026.04.26 EVENT: Sunset Rumba RELATED EVENT: “An Experience of Us” LOCATION: WYN317 Gallery · 4320 NW 2nd Ave · Miami, FL 33127 25°48’57.68″N, 80°11’59.10″W GEAR USED: BODIES: Canon R6 Mark II & 90D LENSES: 16–35mm f/2.8 24–70mm f/2.8 70–200mm f/2.8 LIGHT: Godox V1 ProC x 3     All photos © George R. Mercado / Observe Capture Destroy 2026 TAGS: Carlos Solano · An Experience of Us · Sunset Rumba · WYN317 · Clavey Cuba · Shie Moreno · Luisito Jibarito · OCD · Observe Capture Destroy · With Gratitude & Respect · South Florida · Miami · Wynwood
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Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live. Photographs from the opening night of Carlos Solano’s solo exhibition “An Experience of Us” at WYN317 Gallery in Miami, moving from artwork on the walls and guests in conversation to a salsa jam at Toejam Backlot, ending with Solano painting live.
Mar 08
by OCD in Art, Creative, Documentary, Event, Street Art 0 comments

2026.02.28 | An Experience Of Us | A Solo Exhibition by Carlos Solano at WYN317 | Wynwood, FL

2026.02.28 · An Experience of Us | A Solo Exhibition Featuring Carlos Solano at WYN317   Carlos Solano, a Miami artist, muralist, and graphic designer, opened his first solo show, “An Experience of Us,” at WYN317 Gallery on February 28, 2026. His work centers on culture, community, and how shared experiences shape identity.   Initially, I arrived intending to run an open portrait session. Logistics shifted, so I shot in documentary mode for the night while DJ Safe Stadick provided the soundtrack.   We hit the La Cura Wynwood Social after-party at Toejam Backlot for more salsa vibes and a live painting session by Solano.   ARCHIVAL DETAILS: DATE: 2026.02.28 EXHIBITION: “An Experience of Us” – A solo exhibition featuring Carlos Solano PRIMARY LOCATION: WYN317 Gallery · 4320 NW 2nd Ave · Miami, FL 33127 25°48’57.68″N, 80°11’59.10″W SECONDARY LOCATION: Toejam Backlot · 150 NW 21st St · Miami, FL 33127 25°47’48.01″N, 80°11’52.25″W GEAR USED: BODY: Canon R6 Mark II LENSES: 16–35mm f/2.8 24–70mm f/2.8 70–200mm f/2.8 LIGHT: Godox V1 ProC   All photos © George R. Mercado / Observe Capture Destroy 2026 TAGS: Carlos Solano · An Experience of Us · WYN317 · Toejam Backlot · La Cura Wynwood Social […]
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Dec 06
by OCD in Documentary, Event, Graff/Post-graffism, Portraiture 0 comments

2025.11.29 | Open Portrait Session at 712 Studio | Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2025.11.29 · Made in collaboration with 712 Studio, these photographs document attendees during 712’s annual Open Studio Night.   Shot between conversations. 712 STUDIO · 712 NW 6th Ave · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 712 Studio is a collaborative art/work space located in Fort Lauderdale’s Thrive Art District, shared by artists: Chnk Fondue Carlos Solano Sergio “SURGE” Quiñonez Jay “REMOTE” Bellicchi   OPEN PORTRAIT SESSIONS These portrait sessions are part of a global, ongoing visual archive that observes creative subcultures through documentary photography and environmental portraiture. If you would like information about upcoming sessions, get updates here.   PRINTS Interested in prints of your portrait? Support future sessions by purchasing prints here.   All photos © George R. Mercado / Observe Capture Destroy 2026 TAGS: 712 Studio · Chnk Fondue · Carlos Solano · Jay “REMOTE” Bellicchi · Sergio “SURGE” Quiñonez · Don Shula · Crook · OCD · Observe Capture Destroy · With Gratitude & Respect · Open Portrait Sessions · Art Week · South Florida · Fort Lauderdale · Thrive Art District
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The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024 The Art of Hip Hop presents a panel discusion on b-boy/graffiti history with Louiedeology, Willy "Chillski" Perez, and Doze Green. Photo © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024
Feb 03
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2024.01.26 | Louiedeology, Chillski And Doze Green at The Art of Hip Hop | Wynwood, Miami

2024.01.26 | Louiedeology, Willy “Chillski” Perez And Doze Green at The Art of Hip Hop | Wynwood, Miami   I had the opportunity to document a panel discussion at The Art of Hip Hop, a new exhibit in Wynwood dedicated to celebrating the visual pioneers of Hip Hop culture. The panel was moderated by the Museum of Graffiti’s Alan Ket and featured Louie “Louiedeology” Diamondz, Willy “Chillski” Perez, and Doze “Doze” Green, each representing a different generation of b-boys and graffiti writers. The panelists discussed their roots, the evolution of their craft, and their unique contributions to Hip Hop’s dynamic culture.   All Photos: © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024   Hit the links below for more information.     The Museum of Graffiti https://museumofgraffiti.com/ IG: @museumofgraffiti   The Art of Hip Hop https://www.artofhiphop.com/ IG: @artofhiphop50   Louie ” Louiedeology” Diamondz https://www.louiedeology.com/ IG: @louiedeology   Willy Perez | Almighty Chillski IG: @almightychillski   Doze Green https://www.dozegreen.com/ IG: @dozegreen  
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Nov 26
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2023.11.14 | Community Outreach/Food Distribution with BirdSeed Collective at the Globeville Center | Denver, CO

2023.11.14 | Community Outreach/Food Distribution with BirdSeed Collective at the Globeville Center | Denver, CO   Recently, while traveling through Colorado, I started documenting the efforts of Anthony Garcia Sr. and the BirdSeed Collective. This Denver-based organization integrates artistic creation with socioeconomic improvement through public art and community support initiatives. The organization was founded as a joint venture between artists Anthony Garcia Sr., Michael Broberg, and musician Robin Walker in 2009 and attained 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 2015.   One of their critical efforts in meeting the needs of local under-resourced communities is a weekly food distribution program that provides healthy food to hundreds of individuals and families. Recent demographic shifts, particularly surges in the Venezuelan immigrant population, have posed challenges in meeting the growing demand. With the assistance of Denver Food Rescue, Freshpack Produce, Rainbo Breads, Food Bank of the Rockies, and ACTS Food Bank, BirdSeed Collective remains steadfast in its commitment to providing essential support to those in need.   Community support is vital to sustain these critical programs. Please consider contributing to their efforts by donating below or contacting BirdSeed Collective to volunteer in person. Your assistance plays a crucial role in advancing their ongoing mission. DONATE – https://www.birdseedcollective.org/donate VOLUNTEER – […]
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Feb 09
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2023.02.11 | Art Talk with Remote/Open Portrait Session at WYN317

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Oct 27
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2022.10.15 | Repast with Remote and James Bellichi at Wyn317 Gallery

Wyn317 Gallery hosted a uniquely personal curated culinary/art experience featuring the homies Remote and his brother, renowned chef James Bellichi. Participants got to take home an original 12x 12 painting by Remote while delighting in cocktails, wine pairing, and an exquisite five-course meal prepared by James.   The menu consisted of:   Amuse bouche: Yukon gold potato knish Golden kaluga caviar, whipped creme fraiche, soft herbs 1st course: king crab and avocado cannelloni Miso mayo, grapefruit, radish salad 2nd course: spring pea agnolotti Black truffle fondue, peas, Parmesan tuile 3rd course: duo of beef Red wine braised short ribs, sous-vide prime sirloin, buttered corn, bacon lardons, roasted pearl onions, corn purée, pickled shallots 4th course: coconut tapioca Coconut ice cream, passion fruit sorbet, cilantro syrup
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Nov 30
by OCD in Bboy/Bgirl, DJ, Documentary, Event, Graff/Post-graffism, Hip Hop, MC, Music 0 comments

2019.11.23 | 305 Hip Hop at the Arsht Center

These images were taken at the Arsht Center’s 305 Hip Hop show, a community event to kick off the 12th season of their Family Fest series. It’s a celebration of the creative elements of hip-hop culture: DJ’ing, rapping, graffiti writing and break dancing featuring Miami’s own Flipside Kings, Daniel “Krave” Fila, Sekajipo, Maxx Millanova, Kapital Stone, Kyriq, PATH youth, DJ Fielo and more.   Arsht Center PATH Flipside Kings BBoy Lego Supah Mario BBoyCRX Samm Lugo Daniel “Krave” Fila Jay “Remote” Bellicchi Sekajipo Maxx Millanova Kaptial Stone DJ Fielo Kyriq  
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Oct 17
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2019.09.22 | Art for Abaco | Ft. Pierce, FL

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Lander Talbott and others in the Treasure Coast boating community decided to assist in the recovery efforts by rallying enough donations and sponsor support to send 10 shipping containers full of relief supplies to the islands. Tropical street artist Dave Lavernia got involved and put the word out to other like-minded artists willing to donate their time and talents to contribute some positive creativity to the project, and this is what went down while the containers were waiting to be shipped.   Contributing Artists Dave Lavernia Jay Bellichi Paul Hughes Bulk Styles Eric Karbeling Hiero Veiga  Chnk Fondue Tackz CP Won Michel “Syfer” Diaz Eduardo Mendieta  
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