BODY SCULPTURE EXHIBITION at Bardstown Art Gallery in Kentucky. Architect turns artist to construct jewelry melding machined metals with natural minerals. Bold in size, unexpected in shape and unique in features!

Fabulous necklaces handcrafted by architect/artist, Mark Needham, to be shown and sold at Bardstown Art Gallery in Kentucky from October 18-December 6, 2003

BARDSTOWN ART GALLERY
214 W Stephen Foster Ave (PO Box 417)
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: 502-348-6488
www.bardstownartgallery.com

For further information contact:
Jeannette Cantrell, Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Looking for that one piece of jewelry to set you apart from the crowd? On Saturday October 18th from 5:00-7:00pm the Bardstown Art Gallery, 214 W Stephen Foster Ave in Bardstown will host the opening reception of Body Sculpture", an exhibition of spectacular jewelry crafted by Louisville artist, Mark Needham. The public is invited to attend. The exhibition will run from October 18 to December 6, 2003. The gallery is usually open Tues-Sat from 10:00 am --5:00 pm. Phone 502-348-6488 for more information or visit their website at www.bardstownartgallery.com.

The unique designs of Needhams jewelry are meticulously & beautifully hand crafted. Marks background as an architect aids in his distinct vision of combining industrial materials with natural components such as large crystals and polished stones. Many items feature movable, reversible or alterable design elements. All clasps are exquisite and designed to fasten in the front, making it easy for the wearer to use. He has also designed optional wall mounts that can be used to display the jewelry as sculpture when not being worn. One never fails to garner a complement when wearing one of these fabulous art pieces. This exhibition will be the first formal showing of his work in jewelry design.

Mr. Needham graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture with a concentration in Fine Arts in 1973 from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville . Mark has worked in a number of media including photography, illustration, printmaking, and metalworking. He has received a number of awards in design excellence. His work is in such collections as Brown & Williamson in Louisville and the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Digital images available! Just email me if youd like some. Thanks! Jeannette