Tag Team 

Dan Graziano created "Tag Team," a painting of an interior bar scene. The painting invites us into a space that exists between public performance and private introspection. Notice the mural above the bar, filled with figures, suggesting classical themes of revelry and community. This imagery contrasts sharply with the two bartenders below, who are the focal point of the painting. The men's composure exudes a sense of diligence and quiet resilience, as they stand ready to serve, yet remain somewhat detached. The composition hints at the intersection of race and class within the service industry. It prompts a reflection on the labor and the lives of those who often remain in the background, their stories untold, yet integral to the social fabric of public spaces. Graziano captures the silent stories that unfold daily in such spaces.