Music inspires art and art inspires music.  For the Worlds on Fire show, Will.i.am, Kris Lewis and Justin Giarla teamed up to bring together a who’s who of painters to create portraits of some of this years Grammy nominees.  Monday nights VIP opening was a block from Ampal HQ at the Pacific Electric Lofts.  If you’re in the downtown LA area this week spend an hour and check out the show, you won’t regret it.

Here are some pics…

Most of the artist lineup.

Justin Giarla, Will, the I.am.ophone, Rihanna and MIA

This was probably my favorite piece, I like to call it “The Virgin Maya” by Christian Colin

Nabil shot Kanye and then Gary Baseman brought him into his own creepy world.

The beautiful Ms. US 2007 and new neighbor, Myky Harris with her favorite portrait

These girls were all about Greg Gossel’s Jay

She brought her own art.

Were they a dream? Asian Mondrien Quintuplets aka the Wonder Girls

Enough said.

A day in the life of the Man, the Myth… Polo Medina

Will rocked a set, props for throwin in some uninspected Metallica.  BUT who is glasses in the lower left?

Henry Lewis master of oil and ink.

Check out some great pics of the art and some more of the event at DipDive.

The event is open from Feb. 2nd-9th @ the Pacific Electric Lofts on 6th and Main in Downtown LA.

Special thanks to Camilo and Chris Lara, Polo, Will.i.am, Kris Lewis, Justin Giarla, Cyrus, Poet, Surf Ambassador Hendo, and all the artists and musicians involved who inspire what we do.