Ed Trask

A celebrated painter and musician, Ed Trask is as legendary for his drumming as he is for his canvases. He has performed with iconic bands including Avail, Kepone, and the recently reunited Dischord Records group Holy Rollers. A driving force in the hardcore and punk scenes, Trask channels that same kinetic intensity into his paintings: dazzling, fast, and loose visions of the American landscape.

His murals have shaped the Richmond skyline for decades, and his studio work has been featured in numerous successful gallery exhibitions. Collectors seek out his wildly colorful pieces across the country; one of his signature paintings is part of the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA).

Recent Work