MUSIC NEWS- Or,art news? “Without You I’m Just Me,” an art show featuring the work of Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) and Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes). The show will open December 9 at Gallery 1988 (7020 Melrose) with a public reception from 6-9 and a Friends and Family VIP reception from 9-11 PM. A portion of the proceeds from “Without You I’m Just Me” will benefit Invisible Children, a charity supplying funds and supplies to those in need in North Uganda. This exhibit will feature original artwork created by the musicians both, together as collaborators, and individuals, as well as offering limited edition signed prints and a show catalogue. Wentz and McCoy spent a few weeks, living together and creating the collaborative pieces (mostly fueled by a mixed drink of Merlot and Sprite), while almost setting Pete’s house ablaze. “One night I passed out only to wake up to flames at the foot of the bed,” Travis explained, “and Pete kneeling over one of the paintings with the most evil grin I’d ever seen the dude crack. The piece came out amazing to say the least.” The duo’s mixed media and graffiti inspired art touches on many of their personal subjects, from the "dangers" of Hollywood to their friendship. Pete Wentz said of their friendship reflected in the work, “It’s weird. He’s like me but from the other side of Alice’s Mirror, and the work proves that.” Check out the show if you're in the area !
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