You will love this fascinating account of how Charles Loloma, world-famous Hopi jeweler, transforms beautiful gems of the earth from traditional Native American forms into desirable contemporary art. Crafting for famous celebrities and world leaders, his 30-minute story is one for your collection. View a Preview Clip
Charles Loloma, Hopi Jeweler Video (DVD/VHS). Charles Loloma, internationally acclaimed Native American jeweler, was a champion for incorporating gold into his prestigious jewelry designs. He created contemporary art forms by blending gold with various precious gems:
At the time Charles Loloma refined this skill, other artists were still using silver. Charles is known by famous celebrities and world leaders for his artistic sculptural work. This Charles Loloma program describes Charles’ vision—and how he was able to blend the traditional Native American Hopi art forms with more contemporary art forms. (30 minutes.) Art and Design, Art and Photography. 1976
