GALLERY 100 EXHIBIT WILL OPEN JAN. 5

An exhibit featuring southwestern images will open at Gallery 100 Jan. 5. The exhibit features the works of sculptor Steve Bertrand and painter Don Yandell.

Bertrand, a native of Cape Girardeau and Yandell, of Plano, Texas, are both of Native American descent. Their works reflect their heritage and interests.

Bertrand's sculpture is of Native American figures and wildlife. His work is further influenced by the spirituality of Eskimo carving in Alaska and the sculptings of impressionist August Rodin.

Bertrand has exhibited in 10 states and currently is living in Washington, Mo. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Southeast Missouri State University and is a member of the Academy of Professional Artists in St. Louis and the Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society.

Yandell works two-dimensionally in virtually any media. He is self-taught, and began his art career in equine art. He also breeds and trains quarter horses. Currently he does southwest landscapes, still life, Indian artifacts and portraiture.

His work is exhibited at "Art in the Barn" in Chicago and he has won the Randy Steffen Memorial Award of Excellence. He has been a professional artist for 15 years.

An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Jan. 5 from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public through Jan. 30.