VISUAL STUDIES & UPROCK NARRATIVES: DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE R. MERCADO
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.
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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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