Tony Trunzo Exhibit Opens at Local Girl Gallery

Drawn with oil sticks on halved wooden doors, Tony Trunzo’s subjects dominate the space allotted to them, leaving just enough room for a few stray scribbles serving as backgrounds.

His first showing in Lakewood, Trunzo’s work is currently on display at the .

A vintage toy theme permeates most of the collection, though a few stray liquor bottles, beer cans and portraits snuck in.

At Saturday’s opening reception, people gathered in the center of the space, gazing outward each time their conversation hit a lull.

Creepy Monkey snarled back at them, smashing symbols with bulging eyes, though most of the other toys were less seething.

As JP Pasternak (DJ Sputnik) produced a soundtrack, people continued circling the gallery, enjoying wine and snacks.

Imperfect images that contain mistakes, which “gives them a more human feel,” Trunzo feels his style reflects his personality.

“They’re very loose and they’re pretty true,” he said.  “They’re not stagnant. I think that’s what people like about them.”