Education
B.V.A.1980Jewelry Design and Silversmithing /Sculpture, Georgia State University
Additional training:
Studies Abroad Program 1978, Sculpture , Drawing, University of Georgia, Cortona, Italy

Professional Experience
Artist
I am interested in finding the code, the answers, that are contained in the elemental. I want to know what is the least amount of information needed to express a concept, or experience; what is the fundamental essence of this physical world.
I use sculpture and painting to express this exploration. Current work attempts to visualize the world of subatomic particle physics. 

Jewelry Making and Design
I design and make jewelry using all traditional materials and processes for clients, galleries, and markets.  I also create small works that express conceptual themes using the vocabulary of jewelry.
I teach Jewelry Making classes to a select group of dedicated students in my studio.  It is a great way to share the things I love and break the solitude of being a studio artist.

Exhibits
2010Sculpture
Decatur Arts Festival Juried Exhibition, May, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
Jewelry
Spruill Celebrates 35 Years, July 2 – 31, Spruill Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2009Jewelry
"All Small Redux", February 12 – March 22, The Dalton Gallery, Dana Fine Arts Building, Agnes      Scott College, Decatur, GA
Painting
"Occupation: Artist", January 23 – February 21, Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery, Presbyterian       College, Clinton, SC
2008Painting
"Earth: A Microcosm", March 7- 30, Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
"All That Glitters", March 13 – April 26, Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta, GA
"Pin up Show #4", March 21 – April 25, City Gallery East, Atlanta, GA
Sculpture
"The Art of Science", August 7- August 31, Arts Clayton Gallery, Jonesboro, GA
2006Painting
"Little Things Mean a Lot", Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta, GA
"Some Restrictions Apply", Shorter College, Rome, GA, Juror, Maryanne Lambert
"Decatur Arts Festival Juried Exhibition", ASC, Juror: incl. Maryanne Lambert
"National Juried Show', Eyedrum, Atlanta, GA, Juror: George Kinghorn
"Art Papers Auction", invited artist, Mason Murer, Atlanta, GA
"Pink Days Azure Nights", Agnes Scott College, Dalton Gallery, Curator: Lisa Alembik
2005Painting
"Juried Fall Show", Bascomb-Louise Gallery, Highlands, NC, Juror: John Cram
"Members Show", Women’s Caucus for Art,  Georgia Perimeter College
"Decatur Arts Festival Juried Exhibition", ASC, Juror: incl. Amy Landesberg
"Gender In Motion", WCA National Juried Exhibit , 3Ten Haustudio, Atlanta, GA,
Juror: Emma Amos
"Art Papers Auction", Mason Murer, Atlanta, GA
2004 Painting
"Art Papers Auction", City Hall East, Atlanta,
2002Sculpture
"Decatur Arts Festival Juried Exhibition", Dalton Fine Art Gallery, Decatur, GA
"Breadth, Survey of Southern Sculptors", Eyedrum Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2000Sculpture
"Feminine Image of God", Columbia Seminary, Decatur, GA
"(S)HE", 2 person show, photography and sculpture, Final Touch Gallery, Decatur, GA
1994Sculpture / Jewelry
Annual Gainesville Arts Council Exhibit, Gainesville, GA.
1993Site Installation
"Decatur Arts Festival Juried Exhibition", Decatur, GA.
1992Sculpture / Jewelry
"The Shrine Show", Emory Framing + Gallery, Decatur, GA Curator: Marcia Wood
1991Sculpture / Jewelry
"Decatur Arts Festival Juried Exhibition", Decatur, GA
"City Metals 1981-1991, A Chronicle of Metalsmithing in Atlanta", Chastain Park Gallery
In conjunction with the national Society of North American Goldsmith conference
Site Installations
"Fish Netz". Solo exhibit, CNN Gallery, Atlanta, GA
1990
"Fish Netz". Solo exhibit, Urban Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA
"Earth Factory",  Georgia Environmental Project, Atlanta, GA
Sculpture
"UGA Studies Abroad Alumni Show", Atlanta, GA
1988Site Installation
"Against Oblivion: Vault Series VIII",  for Amnesty International during the Democratic Convention        in Atlanta, GA
1981Sculpture / Jewelry
"Bath House Exhibit", Arts Festival of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Jurors: Amy Landesberg, Susan Loftin
1980"Three Jewelers", Georgia State University

Bibliography
Review, AJC, Visual Arts & Architecture: Swan Show of Sparkles Also Shines,
by Debra Wolf, April 6, 2008
Review, Creative Loafing, Visual Arts, All That Glitters: Razzle Dazzle –
Swan Coach House Glams Up, by Felicia Feaster, March 19, 2008
Review, AJC, Colorful mélange blends well, by Jerry Cullum, March 12, 2006
for Pink Days Azure Nights
Catalog, Gender In Motion, WCA National Juried Exhibit , 2005
Review, AJC, Gender In Motion, WCA National Juried Exhibit , 2005
Review of (S)he exhibit with photo, AJC, “Fragments of Reality, archetypes of fertility,”
by Jerry Cullum, May 26, 2000
Catalog, Piedmont Park Arts Festival, photo and essay1981
Review of Bathhouse exhibit in Art Papers, 1981
Review of Three Jewelers exhibit and interview in AJC, May 1980

Publications
1994 – 1997 Photo District News, regional correspondent for stories about photographers,
and the photo industry in the South.
1981 Catalog, Piedmont Park Arts Festival, Atlanta GA. artwork pictured with essay.

Awards
19942nd Place Award, Annual Gainesville Arts Council Exhibit, Gainesville, GA.
1991Purchase Award, sculpture, Decatur Arts Festival
1980Coca Cola Purchase Award, Piedmont Park Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA.

Boards, Membership, Service
Women’s Caucus for Art in Georgia, Secretary, 2005 - 2007
Decatur Arts Alliance, Board member since 2004
Society of North American Goldsmiths - member
Goldsmiths of Georgia Group, member
Chair, Community Arts Project, committee of Decatur Arts Alliance, 2004, 2005
Co-chair Cultural Arts Committee, Decatur High School, PTSA, 2002 -2004
Founding Board President, Oakhurst Community Garden, 1997- 2002






Judy Parady
Artist's Resume