Larry Golsh
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Larry Golsh |
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Pala Mission reservation near San Diego, California |
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American Indian |
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http://www.larrygolsh.com/ |
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Jewelry
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Biography
Hailed by National Geographic magazine as the “heir apparent to the grand master” Charles Loloma, Larry Golsh is considered one of the icons of contemporary Native American jewelry. However, in the beginning, other artistic disciplines captured his attention and continue to exercise consideration influence.
As a student at Arizona State University, architecture was initially a source of fascination. Eventually Golsh switched to a fine art major, and studied sculpture and design with the internationally famous artist Ben Goo. In an magazine interview, he said “I consider my jewelry as three-dimensional sculpture. It incorporates all the sculptural aspects.” While still at school, Golsh began an apprenticeship with Paolo Soleri, the visionary architect of the Southwest. In this capacity, he helped direct and tour with an architectural exhibition at such museums as the Corcoran and the Whitney.
Shortly after this tour, Golsh met Charles Loloma, who quickly became his mentor. The young jeweler went on to become one of the first Native Americans to study at the Gemological Institute of America. The rest is history, as they say.
Drawing upon a diverse fine arts background, Golsh is described as an “American Faberge” by Forbes magazine. Preferring to work in 18-carat gold, he embellishes his designs with a dazzling “palette” of gemstones. Diamonds, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx and Russian charoite are among his favorites.
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