Posting this piece again only bc I love it so much.
Learn, Listen, Create ,Destroy.
18x18 acrylic on wood panel.
CSolano 2025
This piece is my visual interpretation of the creative process. We must learn, and listen in order to create then we destroy the rules to find our true voice.
create w love and honesty.
This picture is a full circle moment for me.
In high school, I played football. I wasn’t the best, but my heart was always fully in it. During my junior year, I realized I had a deeper passion — a dream of becoming an artist, building a career, and one day having a studio space of my own to create in.
By senior year, I had a great season, but I still made the decision to pursue art instead of football. I was scared to let my coaches down, so I never really told them. Around that same time, I was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology to begin my studies and fully chase my dream.
This photo represents the dedication, discipline, and hard work I learned on the football field, mixed with the accomplishment of listening to my heart and trusting my path.
A true full circle moment.
Shout out to @cardinalhayes@cardinalhayesfb
Class of 2000
April 26th we closed out An Experience of Us with a sunset rumba full of art, music, movement, conversation, laughter, and love.
A reminder that the things that connect us most are the moments we share together. The energy, the culture, the creativity, the hugs, the dancing, the reflections… all of it matters.
Life moves fast, and experiences like this remind me how important it is to slow down, celebrate each other, and really feel the blessing of being here together.
Thank you to everyone who came through, shared space, shared love, and became part of the experience. Until the next one…
Special thanks to @wyn317 for sharing their space.
And to my homies
@samegangsafe@spamallstars@luisjibarito@shie_moreno@observecapturedestroy@showoffnyc
For the love and contribution to this closing event.
Much love! Give Thanks!
We’re still feeling this one 🔥
Last Saturday, we went live on the Fania Records YouTube channel paying homage to Ray Barretto.
DJ Safe Stadick (@samegangsafe ) delivered a selection straight from the catalog & his deep crates, while Carlos Solano (@itz_csolano ) created a live piece inspired by the set as it unfolded. 🎨
If you missed it (or just want to run it back), the full DJ set is now available on demand on both the Fania Records and Ray Barretto YouTube channels. 🔁
DJ: @samegangsafe
Location: @lulorecords
DP: @djignishun
Live Art: @itz_csolano
#RayBarretto #FaniaRecords #Salsa #LatinJazz #YouTube
@itz_csolano the designer of our Limited Edition aluminum bottle turned ideas into magic ✨ Here’s his first look at the finished product, unboxing pure creativity 🎨
Tomorrow is the day
The Sunset Rumba!!
CLosing reception for my Solo show
”An Experience of US”
Sunset Rumba – Closing Reception 🌅
Sunday 4/26/26 • 4–7 PM
📍 WYN317
Sounds by DJ Safe Stadick • DJ Le Spam
Live Rumba by Luisito Jibarito • Shie Moreno and friends
Pull up. One last experience together.
Getting in those reps for Sundays Sunset Rumba… 😄🎶
Sunset Rumba – Closing Reception 🌅
Sunday 4/26/26 • 4–7 PM
📍 WYN317
Sounds by DJ Safe Stadick • DJ Le Spam
Live Rumba by Luisito Jibarito • Shie Moreno and friends
Pull up. One last experience together.
Sunset Rumba!!!
Closing my solo show the only way I know with love music and positive energy. I invite you all to join me as we sunset this experience. The opening was special and the closing will be memorable. Can’t wait to experience us one final time.
Sounds by
@samegangsafe@spamallstars
Live rumberos
@luisjibarito@shie_moreno
-and friends.
An Experience of Us
Closing Reception and Rumba
Sunday 4/26
@wyn317
4320 NW Second Ave
Miami, FL 33127
United States
One last sunset together 🌅
One more jam… one more moment to celebrate us.
Closing out An Experience of Us the only way we know how — with music, energy, and love in the room.
Pull up. Let’s end this right.
THE SUNSET RUMBA
Closing Reception — One last experience together
📍 WYN317
🗓 Sunday 4/26/26
⏰ 4–7 PM
Sounds by: DJ Safe Stadick + DJ Le Spam
Live Rumba: Luisito Jibarito, Shie Moreno & friends
#AnExperienceOfUs #SunsetRumba #WYN317 #MiamiArt #ArtWithLove
