abstract art Archives - MANZO DAKOTA

Smashed beyond recognition into abstract art

February 16, 2024September 7, 2023 by Manzo Dakota

I was hiking recently in Harriman State Park when I noticed this flattened can of Bud Light. Of course the logical response is that it’s unfortunate that someone littered in the park, but I also made one of my art history associations when I saw it. I used to work at an art gallery where … Read more

Curbside sofa cushion to fine art in a gallery

April 1, 2024August 4, 2023 by Manzo Dakota

abstract art on a sofa cushion discarded on the curb

I have a habit of seeing things out in the world and imagining them as art in a different context. Today I was walking through a neighborhood in Belleville NJ, and saw these dirty, old and torn sofa cushions placed on the curbside for garbage pick-up. I can’t say I’m out looking at living room … Read more