Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is on a mission to highlight the intersection of music and art. With a presence at galleries, concerts and music festivals around the world, each exhibit features original artworks from some of the biggest musicians in punk, rock and metal that showcases their creativity in a whole new light. Many also feature auctions with signed items to benefit a number of charitable causes.
This year’s exhibit at Sonic Temple will featured the artworks of Dave Navarro, James “Munky” Shaffer, Serj Tankian, Charlie Benante as well, founder Emily Nielsen (pictured with me).
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The idea for Punk Rock & Paintbrushes came to founder Emily Nielsen in 2007 after she asked friend Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) to paint a piece of art with the lyrics to the Rise Against song “Survive” after she overcame a battle with cancer. The painting has traveled around the world with Emily as an everyday reminder that “how we survive is what makes us who we are.” Today, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes continues embodying that message by allowing space to let music artists create in another medium and share their thoughts on surviving in today’s challenging climate.
Make sure to keep an eye out when she might be in the area and check out the exhibit. It is incredible!
