15 July 2004

 

Bandarra Exhibit

 

Cadiz, KY—The newest exhibit at the Janice Mason Art Museum, “The Iron Hammer—Works by George Bandarra” opens July 22.  Hand-forged iron and more exotic metals combine to create sculpture, both artful and decorative.  The exhibit also contains photographs of Bandarra’s work on location.

            George Bandarra lives in Murray and has more than 30 years experience in forging iron.  He is well-known in the world of metal arts and has received six international awards, competing among artists from 28 countries.  He is a member of the National Ornamental Metals Association, and served on the editorial advisory committee of “Fabricator” magazine, in which he has published three articles.  Bandarra is currently producing a video to be shown at the National Ornamental Metals convention in New Orleans in March 2005.

            Sculpture commissions include recent works for Murray State University, the Kentucky State Parks system, Cairo Historic Library.  Three of his sculptures are registered with the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American Art and Cultural Properties.

            Everyone is invited to visit with Mr. Bandarra at the opening reception on Thursday, July 22 beginning at 6:30. This exhibit will show through August 28.

            The Janice Mason Art Museum is open Mondays – Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  More information may be obtained by calling 270 522-9056 or by visiting the Museum’s website at www.jmam.org.  Partial funding has been provided by the Kentucky Arts Council, an agency in the Commerce Cabinet with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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