KEF Artist Series T-Shirts: Proceeds benefit Music Will - Transforming lives by restoring, expanding and innovating music education in American schools.
Using popular music styles like rock, pop, Latin and rap, Music Will teachers build music programs that are as diverse as the kids they serve.
Artist Series Installment #1 - KIRK MAYNARD
This "FEEL THE BEAT" design is the creation of Kirk Maynard, a mixed media artist originally from Brooklyn, New York. A second-generation Guyanese-American, Maynard’s work focuses on the political undercurrents of culture and identity in America. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in New York City, San Francisco, and New Jersey. He has also given artist talks at the New Museum, Queens College, and Princeton University. Maynard currently lives and works in Orange, New Jersey.
KIRK MAYNARD Upcoming Exhibitions and full CV
Shirt Features:
- Full high quality silk screen printing on front, back and sleeve
- Features limited edition Artist Series crest denoting Artist Series Number 1 of 10 custom designs.
- Tear-away label, Side seamed, Shoulder taping
- 4.2-ounce, 100% Airlume combed and ring spun cotton
KEF Artist Series #1: KIRK MAYNARD
Kirk Maynard is a mixed media artist who is originally from Brooklyn, New York. A second-generation Guyanese-American, Maynard’s work focuses on the political undercurrents of culture and identity in America. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in New York City, San Francisco, and New Jersey. He has also given artist talks at the New Museum, Queens College, and Princeton University. Maynard currently lives and works in Orange, New Jersey.
We asked Kirk to create design that represented how music makes him feel. "My design seeks to focus on black musicians in a tie-in with the KEF brand through the “feel the beat” text. I also created musicians in my design that could be applied to multiple genres of music, since anyone can "feel the beat" in multiple music forms. I used solid, bold colors in my work as a way to balance the message in my work with the actual text."
Proceeds go to Little Kids Rock Nonprofit Organization
Music Will transforms lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in American schools. Using popular music styles like rock, pop, Latin and rap, Music Will teachers build music programs that are as diverse as the kids they serve. Music Will provides musical instruments and gear, teacher training, curriculum and other resources that are key to successful school music programs. More than 525,000 kids currently participate in Music Will programs nationwide. Since 2002, Music Will has reached more than 1,000,000 students. KEF will be donating $30 from each Artist Series T-Shirt sale will be donated to Music Will in 2021 and beyond.