Exhibit to run December 4 - December 18, 2004

Nipomo, California -- California artisan Ken Frye will be showing a selection of his hand-crafted, museum-quality furniture at the RiskPress Gallery in West Hollywood. Frye has been lauded by critics, designers and colleagues for his fresh, original designs, rendered with incomparable skill. His work has been displayed in high-end galleries and fine homes across the nation.

An artist’s opening reception will be held on Saturday December 4th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The exhibit will run until Saturday December 18th. The closing reception will take place on the 18th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Among items to be exhibited are:

     •  Jack-in-the-Box - Elegant with a touch of whimsy, this Jack-in-the-box is hand-carved from pearwood and bubinga to resemble a medieval circus tent. The porcelain doll that pops out was created by Nipomo, California doll maker, Mary Barrette. Frye inlaid each diamond separately with a parquetry technique and created the hand-crank that operates the piece. Frye spent 400 hours on this one-of-a-kind creation that is fit for an emperor child.

     •  Carved Gothic Cabinet - Ken Frye created the intricate vine detailing of this cabinet from one sold piece of walnut, necessitating great precision and intensely detailed hand carving. It took him 350 hours to complete this one-of-a-kind piece. Frye has exhibited his Gothic Display Cabinet in Beverly Hills and San Francisco.

     •  Inlaid Love Letter Cabinet. This one-of-a-kind cabinet was created to contain precious mementos and sacred objects. Ken Frye’s inspiration for the piece was a jester Ð the idea of which kept him focused during the incredible 550 hours it took him to complete the project. The jester image influenced the harlequin motif, which is inlaid in English Sycamore. The hinges and key were hand-forged by Frye himself. The cabinet has been on display in East Hampton, Long Island.

The RiskPress Gallery is at 8533 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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