Marrero Exhibit Gallery on Greene

Photographer, Michael Marrero, debuts his newest photo exhibit “Homegrown” at the Gallery On Greene on January 21st.
Marrero,  a Key West native, credits his unique upbringing to his style of photography and art, “Being born and raised in Key West has definitely informed my point of view and perspective as a photographer. Just like Key West I welcome the off-beat, the forgotten, the crazy and then try to find images that capture that feeling”, said Marrero. As a photographer Marrero is known for his often unique vision and ability to step outside of the box with the images he captures, where he often mixes the surreal with the humorous. His latest collection explores a wide range of Florida Keys subjects, “It is one of the more diverse collections I have put together. It runs the gamut from traditional Keys landscapes, black and white portraiture, Santeria and that special magic you can only find in the Keys” explains Marrero.
In addition to being a photographer Marrero is the Executive Director of the newly renovated Key West Theater and is part of the first theatrical exchange between Cuba and the U.S. in over fifty years. His full length play “Locura” which debuted last season at the Key West Theater will be performed in Havana this May, meanwhile Key West Theater and USA Raza / One Race will be hosting the Cuban play “Eclipse” from January 24-28th at the Key West Theater. “It has been one of the highlights of my artistic career to be a part of this historical exchange”, said Marrero.
“While I have done multiple projects in both theater and film, photography has always been my first passion. It is what started the whole ball rolling for me creatively. The challenge of evoking a feeling, of capturing a fleeting moment in a single image, the definiteness of it, there is nothing else like it” said Marrero.
“Homegrown” opens January 21st, 2017at the Gallery On Greene, 606 Greene Street with an opening reception is from 5pm – 8pm. The show runs through February 1st. For more information contact The Gallery On Green at 305-294-1669 or email at galleryongreen@bellsouth.net
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