For Immediate Release

Contact: John M. Martino
Phone Number:  (215) 895-1186
Date: 11/12/02

Local Sculptor to Exhibit Artwork in Mall Area of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) will display the artwork of Dean Vastardis, a sculptor and recent Temple University graduate, in the mall area of the campus, located at 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue, on Tuesday, November 12. Vastardis will give an opening lecture at 5 p.m., followed by a reception at 6 p.m. The sculptures will be featured in USP’s mall area until April. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact (215) 596-8895.

Vastardis, who will exhibit four of his sculptures at USP, works with steel to explore the relationship between fluid and solid form. He has completed work for "Artworks in Different Places,” a National Education Association funded program. His artwork was also featured in the 2002 Philadelphia Flower Show.

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is a private, coeducational institution founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America. USP specializes in educating students for rewarding health and science careers through its 14 bachelor’s, 15 master’s and seven doctoral degree programs in the health and related sciences.

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