Paul Stanley's interest in creating art is well-documented, starting with the legendary KISS logo that he drafted on his parents' coffee table in the 1970s.
About 12 years ago, the Starchild known for his raspy yowl and spandex-clad hip thrusts returned to painting, specifically portraits and abstracts.
On June 16, Stanley will appear at Wentworth Gallery in Phipps Plaza from 5 to 8 p.m. with an exhibit of his artwork. The collection of mixed-media originals and hand-painted sculptures are also available for acquisition.
In 2014, Stanley released his autobiography, “Face the Music: A Life Exposed.”
In addition to penning KISS classics “Love Gun,” “Hard Luck Woman,” “Detroit Rock City” and, with Gene Simmons, a trove of other rock memories, Stanley, 66, also explored his acting interests by playing the title role in the 1999 Toronto production of “Phantom of the Opera.”
KISS is performing a handful of festivals this summer in Spain.