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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Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Environmental portrait of an attendee photographed inside 712 Studio during Open Studio Night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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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Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023. Beat Camp, Miami's long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023.
Mar 21
by OCD in DJ, Music, Portraiture 0 comments

2023.12.08 | Beat Camp Presents The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco | Wynwood, FL

2023.12.08 Beat Camp, Miami’s long-running DNB monthly, hosted The Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze at Coyo Taco in Wynwood during Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2023.   All Photos: © George R. Mercado | Observe Capture Destroy | 2024   Beat Camp | https://www.instagram.com/beatcampdnb/   Gaslamp Killer | https://www.instagram.com/gaslampkiller/   DJ Craze | https://www.instagram.com/crazearoni/   Coyo Taco | https://www.instagram.com/coyotaco/    
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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
by OCD in Bboy/Bgirl, Documentary, Event, Graff/Post-graffism, Hip Hop, Portraiture 0 comments

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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Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr. Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr. Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr. Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr. Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr. Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr. Shots from a quick portrait session in Denver with the Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, dope artist, good dad, solid homie, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr.
Dec 05
by OCD in Documentary, Graff/Post-graffism, Portraiture 0 comments

2023.11.14 | Anthony Garcia Sr. | Denver, CO

  Here’s a quick portrait session with dope artist, good dad, solid homie, Co-founder of BirdSeed Collective, and inspiring human Anthony Garcia Sr.   Check out his art and his organization at the links below.   BirdSeed Anthony IG   The BirdSeed Collective  
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Feb 09
by OCD in Documentary, Event, Graff/Post-graffism, Lightworks, Portraiture 0 comments

2023.02.11 | Art Talk with Remote/Open Portrait Session at WYN317

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Jan 31
by OCD in Documentary, Lightworks, Portraiture 0 comments

2020.01.03 | 2019/2020 PATH Winter Intensive Portraits

01.03.2020 • PATH Winter Intensive Portraiture | Miami   I was able to work in a series of impromptu staff and student portraits during PATH’s Winter Intensive. I shot them akimbo style with a Canon 80D in one hand and a handheld Godox AD20/26-inch octobox in the other.   These Are The Breaks is PATH’s immersive week-long visual, performing and digital arts learning experience for Miami’s talented young creatives. This year’s theme was Food + Water + Shelter, which allowed participants to creatively identify the opportunities and challenges present in their communities via a series of lectures, workshops and field trips throughout Miami.    PATH is a Miami-based 501 (3)c nonprofit organization dedicated to challenging the negative stereotypes and destructive behaviors often associated with Hip Hop culture by helping the youth build skills that are useful in school, the streets and the future.   Please check out www.pathtohiphop.org  for more info.
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Oct 21
by OCD in Documentary, Hip Hop, Portraiture 0 comments

2019.08.08 | PATH 2019 Portraits

In the summer of 2012, I started shooting staff and student portraits with PATH as a means to challenge myself in ways that commercial photography wasn’t doing at the time.  We’ve been shooting together every summer since, and I continue to be inspired by everyone’s enthusiasm and creativity.  It’s definitely a challenge shooting with so many talented individuals in such a short period of time, but I think I captured the vibe perfectly.  Thanks to everyone that rocked with me that day.  Read on for more info about PATH.   PATH is a Miami-based 501(c )3 organization that uses Hip Hop culture to advance scholarship, community involvement, leadership and entrepreneurship in underserved communities throughout Dade county. From the PATH website:   PATH, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We are South Florida’s pioneering Hip hop education organization specializing in history, philosophy and the 5 main elements of Hip Hop (DJing, MCing, B-boy/girling, Urban Art & Knowledge). Our work challenges the negative stereotypes and destructive behaviors often associated with Hip hop culture.   In 2008, The PATH HipHop Summer Academy was presented by Miami Light Project in partnership with Scratch DJ Academy. Teens from all over South Florida connected to […]
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Oct 07
by OCD in Documentary, Hip Hop, Lightworks, Portraiture 0 comments

2018.10.06 | Students of PATH 2018

PATH is a Miami-based 501(c )3 organization that uses Hip Hop culture to advance scholarship, community involvement, leadership and entrepreneurship in underserved communities throughout Dade county. From the PATH website:   PATH, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We are South Florida’s pioneering Hip hop education organization specializing in history, philosophy and the 5 main elements of Hip Hop (DJing, MCing, B-boy/girling, Urban Art & Knowledge). Our work challenges the negative stereotypes and destructive behaviors often associated with Hip hop culture.   In 2008, The PATH HipHop Summer Academy was presented by Miami Light Project in partnership with Scratch DJ Academy. Teens from all over South Florida connected to learn, create, heal, serve and build lifelong relationships across generations. Since then, we have worked with community partners to train the next generation of Hip Hop artists, leaders, scholars and entrepreneurs in schools, community centers, treatment facilities and the streets. With generous support from public and private donors, the PATH Hip Hop Academy has expanded to include Spring, Summer and Winter programs.   Youth ages 13-19 learn creative, technical and entrepreneurial skills directly from Hip Hop industry professionals, practitioners and pioneers. In addition to the 5 main elements of Hip […]
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