This collection has just arrived in the Gallery; we know his many fans and collectors will be eager to see it! Click on the links in the descriptions beneath the group photos and you can visit each individual piece in our online shop, for more information and/or to purchase. Or simply contact the Gallery: We are always happy to help you via e-mail or over the phone. Visit our web site for up-to-date contact information.
As we proceed, we'll include Lou's bio between the collection items. As you will see, if you are new to Lou Zeldis creations, he was a most fascinating individual.
EARRINGS
Above, Left to Right:
Upper: Black Japanese River Pebbles, Hammered Sterling Silver
Lower: White Japanese River Pebbles, Hammered Sterling Silver
Raw Emerald Spheres, Hammered Sterling Silver
Teakwood, Hammered Sterling Silver (two are available)
Water Buffalo Horn, Hammered Sterling Silver
Lower: White Japanese River Pebbles, Hammered Sterling Silver
Raw Emerald Spheres, Hammered Sterling Silver
Teakwood, Hammered Sterling Silver (two are available)
Water Buffalo Horn, Hammered Sterling Silver
Lou Zeldis, a traveling theater artist,
was born in America but his
passion for making unique jewelry and accessories lived and thrived in Bali.
Not classically trained, he gained a reputation of being an “artists’ artist”,
unconstrained by the idea of “it can’t be done.” To those who
knew him his reputation was not only as an artist of exceptional talent
but also as a human of unusual kindness - with a maniacal need to invent,
which he attributed to his theatrical background and meetings with
remarkable men and women. In the 1960s he performed on Broadway in
such well-known plays as Hello, Dolly!, Ben Franklin in Paris, and
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
passion for making unique jewelry and accessories lived and thrived in Bali.
Not classically trained, he gained a reputation of being an “artists’ artist”,
unconstrained by the idea of “it can’t be done.” To those who
knew him his reputation was not only as an artist of exceptional talent
but also as a human of unusual kindness - with a maniacal need to invent,
which he attributed to his theatrical background and meetings with
remarkable men and women. In the 1960s he performed on Broadway in
such well-known plays as Hello, Dolly!, Ben Franklin in Paris, and
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
PENDANTS
Above, Left to Right:
Black Japanese River Pebbles, Hammered Sterling Silver
One Meter Ball of Copper
New Zealand Jade, Hammered Sterling Silver
Black Japanese River Pebbles, Hammered Sterling Silver
One Meter Ball of Copper
New Zealand Jade, Hammered Sterling Silver
Lou began making jewelry in 1965 when he
started wearing personal charms.
Following much research of primitive and ancient jewelry and objects,
Lou began creating his own versions of abstractly meaningful charms.
He aimed for a quiet harmony and strength of form with a
vital quality from nature itself. Water buffalo horn, lapis from Afghanistan,
ancient quartz “coins” from Africa, beach pebbles, shells, sterling silver
and bronze are among the materials used in his pieces.
Following much research of primitive and ancient jewelry and objects,
Lou began creating his own versions of abstractly meaningful charms.
He aimed for a quiet harmony and strength of form with a
vital quality from nature itself. Water buffalo horn, lapis from Afghanistan,
ancient quartz “coins” from Africa, beach pebbles, shells, sterling silver
and bronze are among the materials used in his pieces.
RINGS
Above, Left to Right, top row:
Above, Left to Right, bottom row:
Turquoise, Shell, Hammered Sterling Silver
Large White Shell with Turquoise, Hammered Sterling Silver
Large White Shell with Turquoise, Hammered Sterling Silver
Living in Indonesia, Lou worked for many years with
artisans to conserve jewelry and textile traditions (both
batik and ikat).
The attar vine used in some of his jewelry pieces is also used
in the weaving
of baskets and other containers, and the tradition is
especially well
represented on the island of Lombok. He
produced unique
examples of modern handicraft in various mediums using
ancient techniques
and materials, working with living treasure artisans
for several decades in
wide-ranging cultural groups around the Indonesian
archipelago.
He is
particularly known for his modern bold motifs both in his jewelry designs
and his
batiks, where motifs range from images of rice paddies and
ivory beads,
maps and numbers, to the dome of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. In his
collaboration on ikats we see the Tibetan Tiger
Rug and Northwest Coast
American motifs.
BRACELETS
Above, Left to Right:
Easily recognizable to collectors as Lou originals as, frankly, all his
jewelry is, his pendants and bracelets in particular with their earthy,
rustic vibe are enjoyed by yoga and meditation enthusiasts worldwide.
Sadly, Lou passed away several years ago, but has left a
fairly
substantial collection behind; thus, we hope to enjoy his
artistry for the
near future. As always, we send our best regards to his friends and family.
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