Artist and Designer for the New York City Ballet, Julius Lumsden premiers his collection at Puccio Gallery in New York City.

NEW YORK - Designer in Residence for the New York City Ballet and the Sadlers Wells Ballet of London, Julius Lumsden premiers his collection of sketches, designs, oils on paper and canvas for the first time ever at Puccio Gallery in Manhattan on February 20, 2004 at a champagne reception from 6-9pm. Both Lumsden and Puccio Gallery will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the event to the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 not for profit charity organization dedicated to delivering new pajamas and books to children in need. Socialite, Sharon Marantz-Walsh will be hosting the event.

New York (PRWEB) January 21, 2004 --Costume design is just a small part of where Lumsdens talents land. The Oxford graduate has designed everything from shoes with Manolo Blahnik and backdrop scenery for the New York City Ballet to now developing a new line of denim for QVC. At Puccio Gallery, Lumsden will display for sale original sketches of costumes from the New York City Ballet, original works on paper and oil paintings in small dimensions as well as large works on canvas in brilliant colors. Original costume and shoe designs will be on loan from the New York City Ballet for the opening night reception.
Lumsdens work can be found in the private collections of John Russell Taylor, Art Critic for the London Times, Charlotte, Princess of Luxembourg and Aston Hawkins, former Vice-Council of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lumsdens work will be on display at Puccio Gallery from February 19th to 26th.
Puccio Gallery, located at 1202 Second Avenue, on the corner of 63rd Street, is the permanent home to a collection of sculptures and furniture designs by Paul Puccio, who is best known for his creations in marble and onyx. To add diversity to the permanent collection gallery director, Lucia Giudice periodically showcases artists that complement Puccios work. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm. Please contact Lucia Giudice at 212-588-9871 or lucia@pucciogalleries.com for more information.

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