Wallpaper won’t bite

Mark Mothersbaugh, screen composer and lead singer of Devo, has evolved into an accomplished visual artist. Tonight, he debuts as a rug and wallpaper designer in collaboration with L.A. porcelain firm Walteria Living ( www.walterialiving.com). “Home is where the mutants reside,” Mothersbaugh says, explaining his take on decor. From a distance, his patterns might pass for William Morris prints. Up close, however, the nine wallpapers, including Hanging Snakes, below, and 11 carpet designs are a kaleidoscopic view of Old World zoological and botanical engravings. Tonight’s reception begins at 7 at Luxehaus, 1410 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 394-5200.