The subject of photographer Patricia Preston Mastry’s latest show is not something people usually see beauty in—the dive bar bathroom. But thanks to Mastry’s black and white snaps, the normally smelly-scenes are works of art.
Mastry knows the dive bar world well, her husband, Rick Mastry, is part owner of St. Pete’s Mastry’s Bar & Grill, Paul Guzzo reports. The Central Avenue staple is, of course, part of the show—happening at another iconic dive, Emerald Bar at 550 Central Ave N., now until Thursday, Sept. 9.
Beak’s Old Key West, Gaspar’s Grotto, Mahuffer’s, The Reservoir, Tiny Tap and, of course, The Hub are some of the subjects. (If you want to see more pics of The Hub’s bathroom go here.)
Only 10 prints of each photo are available for sale, which you can also buy at patriciaprestonmastry.com.
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