WORLDS ON FIRE: GRAMMY WEEK ART EXHIBITION

Written by MrDippy on January 26, 2009

Will.i.am presents Worlds on Fire, a pop music and pop art collaboration. Worlds on Fire will be the first art exhibition of its kind featuring portraits of 2009 Grammy nominees as drawn by pop surrealism artists.  The exhibition’s opening night celebration will take place on Monday, February 2 from 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM at the Pacific Electric Loftsin downtown Los Angeles. Entertainment to be provided by live D.J. sets from Will.i.am and special guests.  Worlds on Fire: Grammy-Nominated Artist Exhibition will be the premier event to kick off Grammy week.

Worlds on Fire was conceived by will.i.am, one of pop music’s most creative, socially conscious and influential artists today, in conjunction with his popular social and political networking site, Dipdive.com. Focused on innovation and creativity, Worlds on Fire will be the only event during Grammy Week bridging the gap between the once separate mediums of performing/recording arts and modern art.

Only the most popular and renowned pop surrealism artists have been commissioned to immortalize an elite selection of this year’s Grammy nominees with a personal portrait at the World on Fire exhibition. The portrait will serve as a lasting impression of the musician to commemorate their outstanding contributions to the world of music. Pop surrealism artists such as Ron English, Van Arno, Ian Johnson, Greg Gossel, Lori Earley and many more will have their works of art on display featuring 25 musical icons including Paul McCartney, B.B. King, Al Green, Metallica, Jay-Z and Madonna.  All of the original artwork will be on sale via silent auction with limited edition prints of each individual portrait also available for purchase.

Worlds on Fire is teaming up with leading arts and entertainment tastemaker, Gen Art, to host this Grammy week-long exhibition curetted by the Shooting Gallery, Kris Lewis, Justin Giarla and will.i.am. Proceeds from Worlds on Fire will benefit local charities including will.i.am’s The Peapod Foundation and the Watts Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club to support Los Angeles youths in need.

Pacific Electric Lofts (Corner Of 6th And Main)  
610 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA  90014

Opening Reception Hosted By Gen Art & will.i.am
Monday, February 2nd, 2009 7:00PM – 1:00AM                                    

Gallery Hours
February 3rd – February 8th, 2009 1:00PM – 7:00PM
Come back to dipdive.com, we'll be posting more info on “Worlds on Fire”

For more info contact:
Nicole Chabot at BNC | Bragman Nyman Cafarelli
nchabot@bncpr.com