Emma Richardson Balances Pixies Bass and Two-Metre Paintings in New East London Exhibition
Emma Richardson, bassist for Pixies, opens the Hotwire My Heart exhibition in east London
In Brief
- •Emma Richardson, bassist for Pixies, opens the Hotwire My Heart exhibition in east London
- •Her two‑metre canvases were selected for Southampton City Art Gallery’s £2 million revamp reopening show “Levitate Me: Desire, Ecstasy and the Sublime”
- •The 44‑year‑old artist left Band of Skulls during the pandemic and joined Pixies in 2024
- •Her paintings will move to a new show across town while she tours the US with Pixies soon
Why It Matters
Emma Richardson’s dual career illustrates the fluid boundaries between contemporary music and visual art, highlighting how performance energy can translate into large‑scale canvases. Her focus on desire, female sexuality and the sublime offers a culturally resonant narrative that engages audiences across disciplines, reinforcing the role of interdisciplinary practice in modern creative communities.
Key Details
- Artist
- Emma Richardson
- Band Joined
- Pixies (2024)
- Gallery Revamp Cost
- £2 million
- Exhibition Title
- Levitate Me: Desire, Ecstasy and the Sublime
- Age
- 44
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