Guerilla arts

Before the Corcoran event last night, I stopped in at an "emerging space for emerging artists" to see a photography show spotlighting the work of Daniel Menzo. The enterprising art lovers who live at 1435 Girard Street turned their home into an art gallery and hosted a festive art opening that featured delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by James Chase, sous chef at Sea Catch, and tasty wine donated by Winebow. I was really impressed by their earnestness and enthusiasm for providing an atypical venue to show the work of young, talented artists. We need more of this!

In this exhibit, everyday objects are re-examined and recast. By enabling a non-traditional viewing of the subject, these 19 photographs expose the depth of what might otherwise be unremarkable and turn ordinary objects into just the opposite: remarkable moments.

Daniel Menzo is a photographer inspired by narrative structure. His photos draw a line between and around concepts of music, poetry, and story-telling. His work also strongly emphasizes light, color, and reflection.