Kirk Knoll is an artist based in Fairfax, Virginia, whose journey in the arts began in first grade during “art period” and grew through his years as a rock ‘n’ roll drummer. His earliest artistic memories involve drawing crude helicopters for his classmates, a childhood experience that sparked his lifelong passion for creating art and his addiction to reaction. Knoll's artistic style has evolved significantly over the years. Early on, he discovered a love for screen printing, which expanded his repertoire beyond his early pen and Sharpie drawings. Kirk Knoll is a rock n roll drummer turned visual artist. A veteran of the DC music scene in the 90’s he spent his early mornings playing in the Georgetown and Arlington bars and clubs. Recurring motifs in his work include flower blooms and skeletons, symbolizing the cycles of death and rebirth. His work is heavily influenced by pop art, with Andy Warhol's iconic pieces serving as a major inspiration. Additionally, Knoll infuses the punk energy of the music he loves into his paintings, drawing significant inspiration from bands like the Clash, Devo, and Rage Against the Machine. His talent and unique vision have earned him recognition in the art community, with his artwork being featured in a prominent art gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico and boutiques in Santa Fe and Fairfax City, VA. He has been the featured artist in exhibits in Raleigh, NC and has done performance rock ‘n’ roll painting to live audiences. Today, Knoll works primarily in acrylics, which he uses to paint on miscellaneous surfaces such as canvas, cardboard, newspaper, and other found items. Knoll’s art easily bounces between whimsical and an irreverent denunciation of custom, tradition, practice, rule, and hypocrisy.