Canary Diamonds
Frank’s Chop Shop
127 East Ave.
Mar 6, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thomas Messina aka GRIT (b. Rochester, NY) is a versatile artist whose practice encompasses painting, sculpture, mixed media, and plays-on-perspective. Stemming from his interests in nature, humanity, motorsport, and the streets themselves; Messina creates thought-provoking pieces that utilize autonomy, point of view, society, and everyday life.

Following his first exhibition, “WHO IS GRIT?!”, Canary Diamonds draws from both the precious gemstones and the yellow diamond shape of street signs found all over the world. GRIT is known for his creative approach in using street signs, elements from the street/DOT, and his ability to provide new ways of interpretation. His work is displayed in homes, stores and garages throughout the United States.