This Valentine’s Day, @tylertoews takes over The MEZZ at KOU for a one-night art show featuring his raw, expressive work—where color, texture, and movement collide in a visceral mix of abstract expressionism and graffiti. His paintings pulse with energy, translating subconscious thoughts and human connection into bold, instinctive compositions.

For the Week of Love, Tyler will be our Artist in Residence, working from the blank canvas [our mezzanine] as a temporary studio space—a new environment to create something fresh, outside of his typical boundaries. From Feb 12 - 16, The MEZZ will be open for live painting + open studios, offering a glimpse into Tyler’s creative process as it unfolds in real time.

“I turned to art to center myself, to find peace, and to feel grounded in chaotic times. It’s my truest form of expression—a record of my subconscious, my interactions, and my daily life. I use art as a positive outlet, representing others who have lived in similar circumstances. I hope it can provide hope to people from all walks of life.” — Tyler Toews

Feb 14 | 5PM - 10PM | Enter through The KOU Shop (Studio 5)