Art Space is a recurring element in the UpFront section of our print publication that spotlights a local artist or project making an impact in the city at large. Here’s what’s going on this month:

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Years from now, when historians want to learn about the Baltimore music scene, they should look to the books of Micah E. Wood. Over the past decade, the MICA grad, photographer, and musician himself has published two captivating collections of local artist portraits, each in his distinctive dream-like style—rich in color, light, and life force.

As in the just-published Scene Seen, these works not only document the creative spirits who craft the soundtrack of this city, but also bottle the electric essence of Baltimore itself. Consider this the perfect Valentine for a loved one’s library or coffee table, with copies available online and at local bookstores, featuring design by local artist Christopher Chester and a foreword by Baltimore Beat editor Teri Henderson.

Join the creators to celebrate the book—and pick up your own copy—at a Q&A moderated by photographer Devin Allen at Bird in Hand in Charles Village on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Best of all, there’s an accompanying playlist, too: