Pixies bassist Emma Richardson opens art exhibition Hotwire My Heart
The musician and painter discusses her abstract works exploring human experience and transcendence.
At a glance
- Richardson joined Pixies in 2024 as bassist and vocalist
- Her exhibition Hotwire My Heart features large abstract oil paintings
- She previously performed with Band of Skulls
- Her works invite personal interpretation from viewers
Emma Richardson, who joined the art rock band Pixies in 2024 as bassist and vocalist, is opening an exhibition titled Hotwire My Heart. Richardson creates large abstract paintings in oils that explore themes of desire, hedonism and human experience, inviting viewers to interpret the works themselves.
Richardson previously performed with garage-rock trio Band of Skulls. She describes her artistic practice as informed by her musical career, with her paintings exploring the transcendent through vivid, expressive brushwork.
Why it matters
Richardson represents artists working across multiple creative disciplines, combining music and visual art to explore complex themes of human experience.
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