SLIPKNOT - CRAHAN MARKS 40TH WITH ART DEBUT

CRAHAN MARKS 40TH WITH ART DEBUT

SLIPKNOT star SHAWN CRAHAN has an extra reason to celebrate turning 40 this month (Sep09) - the drummer is making his "lifelong dream" into a reality by opening an exhibition of his own contemporary art.
The masked musician, aka Clown, will celebrate the milestone on 24 September (09) with his first show at the Hotel Kirkwood in his native Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by his bandmates, friends and family.
Crahan will present acrylic on canvas paintings, framed photography, and prints and Polaroids from his upcoming book, The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey.
Jewellery by Crahan's wife Chantel will also be featured at the event - curated by the Moberg Gallery.
And Crahan admits he's waited years to show off his artistic side.
He says, "My first gallery showing is truly the realisation of a lifelong dream. Polaroid photography has helped open the doors in my mind about layering, saturation and backgrounds. Then, of course, there's painting.
"I feel as though I've waited my whole life to be able to enjoy what I always imagined painting to be. This is now reality. Painting is one of the only artistic expressions that brings me ultimate happiness and freedom. This show is a fun way to have an evening dedicated to the celebration of everyone's ambitions and love for art, whatever their medium may be. So, artists everywhere, come as you are."