Artist

Stuart Golder

born Cincinnati, OH 1947
Also known as
  • Stuart Albert Golder
Born
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Biography

Since 1967, Stuart Golder has been working in metals, concentrating mostly on small objects, boxes or containers. From an early age, he was fascinated by his parents’ collection of decorative miniature snuff bottles and boxes. He was introduced to metalwork while working as a jewelry repairman, and taught himself the art of metalsmithing. In 1977 he began experimenting with weaving wire on a bead loom and eventually developed his own specialized looms, which allowed him to weave wire in complex patterns. His unique objects have led to many grants, awards, and exhibitions. For the past fourteen years, Golder has focused on marketable jewelry rather than his labor-intensive “miniature sculptures.”

Works by this artist (15 items)

Stuart Golder, Backpack Box, 1979, sterling silver, 18k gold, and copper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Paul and Carole Garrison, 2000.41.3, © 1970-78, Stuart Golder
Backpack Box
Date1979
sterling silver, 18k gold, and copper
Not on view
Stuart Golder, Sliding Door, 1978, sterling silver and 18k gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Paul and Carole Garrison, 2000.41.4A-B, © 1970-78, Stuart Golder
Sliding Door
Date1978
sterling silver and 18k gold
Not on view
Stuart Golder, Woven Container, 1978, copper, sterling silver, and 18k gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Paul and Carole Garrison, 2000.41.13, © 1970-78, Stuart Golder
Woven Container
Date1978
copper, sterling silver, and 18k gold
Not on view
Stuart Golder, Disc, 1977, sterling silver, 18k gold, and velvet, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Paul and Carole Garrison, 2000.41.6, © 1970-78, Stuart Golder
Disc
Date1977
sterling silver, 18k gold, and velvet
Not on view