Solo is proud to present Masks by Moncho 1929.

The new series of paintings Moncho created for Masks embodies a spirit of recontextualization, expanding ideas and building on elements present in his previous paintings, murals, and other forms of street art, compositions he has described as “opposing visual images that can create a new conversation.” 

Masks take on different meanings relative to geography, context, and culture. Moncho doesn’t directly reference specific masks or their functions; instead, he encourages viewers to confront their own judgments as they attempt to classify the subjects in his paintings. 

“ I purposely try not to be overtly political in the work that I do. There are always references, but I’d rather insinuate, be subtle, so that when the person is looking at the work, they’re having that discovery, they’re having that conversation. At the end of the day, the work needs to connect with the viewer.” - Moncho

Moncho’s paintings are not only personal but also provocative. Previously, the human subjects often had no faces at all, but his new works feature rendered facial coverings that conceal or transform identity. 

Artist Reception: Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Artist Talk: Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 3:00 pm (talk starts at 4:00 pm)

Moncho 1929 (Moncho for short, otherwise known as Dan Monteavaro; b. 1975, Puerto Rico) does not shy away from the personal nature of his paintings. The alias under which he creates his art is a tribute to his grandfather, combining his nickname and birth year. Moncho lives and works in Los Angeles. He has exhibited in galleries worldwide, been commissioned by major companies, and has artworks in both private and public collections. Masks seems to mirror his journey, reflecting the fragmented aspects of being human, the different parts of the self revealed to the world. 

Solo is an artist-run gallery in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles. Featured artists so far include Nancy Crawford, Ellwood T. Risk, Yong Sin, Moises Ortiz, Eric Johnson, Guillaume Zuili, and, most recently, Peggy Reavey.

Solo’s gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 -  5:00 pm, or by appointment.