I was drawn to punk rock as a teen because of the rebellion and creative independence, specifically the do-it-yourself spirit of the movement and its social commentary. Punk inspired me to make things, and the resulting self-empowerment has served as a blueprint for my entire career. The punk attitude and ethos of independence still inspire me today. I have been fortunate to work with and become friends with Jello Biafra (
@jello_biafra_gsm ), a brilliant lyricist and conceptual thinker who is truly the embodiment of punk. I’m stoked to show this piece (based on photo by
@glenefriedman ) and to have Jello be a part of PUNK LIVES! I’m excited to present PUNK LIVES, an exhibition celebrating punk and art with Destroy Art (
@destroyartinc ) at my gallery
@subliminalprojects . The show features pioneers from the 1977 punk scene, my new works, and contemporary punk-inspired artists to celebrate punk’s 50th anniversary. More details below...
-Shepard
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS:
#GeeVaucher , James Stark (
@jamesstark61 ), Jello Biafra (
@jello_biafra_gsm ), Jesse Michaels (
@jesse9michaels ), John Holmstrom (
@theofficialpunkmagazine ), John Yates (
@stealworks ), Ric Clayton (
@rxcx_ric_clayton ), Shawn Kerri, Winston Smith (
@winstonsmithart ), Edward Colver (
@edwardcolver ) and more!
Abe Garcia (
@burst_city83 ), Brian Butler (
@showdrawn ), Chloe Perkis (
@chloeperkis ), Death/Traitors (
@deathtraitors ), Edward Cushenberry (
@edwardcushenberry ), GIRL MOBB (
@girlmobb ), Gregg Deal (
@greggdeal ), Heather Kelly (
@sickpleasure ), Marissa Paternoster (
@marissapaternoster ), and Somer Stampley (
@shesonlydreaming ).
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, July 13th, 7-10 PM. RSVP to rsvp@subliminalprojects.com to attend. **Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be a small event at Dodger Stadium that day. Parking will be limited, so we suggest you use your preferred ride-share service.
