East Village artist Tom Manco opens a gallery-studio on Avenue B

East Village-based artist Tom Manco recently debuted a new studio/gallery space at 199 Avenue B between 12th Street and 13th Street. 

Inside, you'll find custom artwork and hand-painted sneakers, among other items...

In December, he had a "Sneakers and Swag" art show in the space. 

The hours are a little varied — especially this week, where a work commitment will keep him away... he expects to be in the gallery for several hours after 4 p.m. For the week of Feb. 14, he hopes to be there daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

You can follow him on Instagram for updates... as well as details on some upcoming Thursday-evening art openings. 

Last year, Manco unveiled several upcycled cardboard creations in Tompkins Square Park.

 Images via @mancostudio

Friday's parting shot

Here's a look at Tom Manco's completed upcycled cardboard installation today in Tompkins Square Park... the East Village artist named this "June Bug," and it will be up through Sunday at Temperance Fountain. 

This photo is from Tom's Instagram account.

In progress: A 'June Bug' for Tompkins Square Park

East Village-based artist Tom Manco of Manco Studio is installing his latest upcycled cardboard creation today at Temperance Fountain in Tompkins Square Park...   

The work, titled "June Bug," is expected to be up through Father's Day on Sunday. 

Thanks to Steven for the photos!

Updated:

The finished version...

Photo from Tom's Instagram account.

Another look at DJ Mother May in Tompkins Square Park

Here are a few more photos showing the latest upcycled cardboard installation in Tompkins Square Park courtesy of East Village-based artist Tom Manco of Manco Studio.

Steven took these on Thursday evening when the Mother's Day-related work first arrived...

DJ Mother May, complete with a detailed deejay booth, is expected to be up through this weekend here at Temperance Fountain...

Today at Temperance Fountain

A reader shared the above photo from Tompkins Square Park from earlier this afternoon... and this evening... East Village resident Tom Manco of Manco Studio set up his latest upcycled cardboard installation... this one in honor of Mother's Day... photo by Steven...