Artist Bio - GL Miller / Studio GL

Originally from Tucson, Arizona, GL resided in numerous areas throughout the United States before his family settled in Albuquerque in 1963. It was in growing up captivated by the various local cultures and art expressions that contributed to his early discovery and love of design. GL's imminent future was born in his youth as he experimented with various forms of creativity.

Fueled with natural talent and self-taught skill, GL refined his knowledge of design at the University of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico, majoring in both commercial and fine arts. Following academic study, his creative integrity flourished as an art director for an advertising agency, a commercial photographer and creative director and design manufacturer of Surrisi Timepieces.

Studio GL, started 1997, is the sequel to GL's artisitc background. The recipient of national and international design awards, GL's passion for the Southwest culture and history has fine-tuned his imaginative jewelry creations. His major interest lies in designing contemporary one-of-a-kind jewelry influenced by ethnic American Indian design and Western geometric patterns. His work is not for people who prefer the familiar or traditional, but rather for those who revel in surprise.

A person of curiosity and ingenuity, GL continually explores new avenues to apply his talents and original ideas in the celebrated union of fine gems and metals. Miller and his highly skilled staff sculpture unique jewelry for the trade as well as provide design consulting to the industry. In addition to stones inlaid in sterling silver, Studio GL's extensive selection includes karat gold and jewelry utilizing colorful inlay combinations and gemstones.