BOLO: Design, Style and Heritage a book signing and reading with William Matthews

Bolo: Design, Style and Heritage is a new book written by Denver-based watercolor artist William Matthews with a forward by Lyle Lovett. William will do a reading and book signing at Collected Works Bookstore Tuesday, October 6 at 6PM.

Discover the design, craftsmanship and cultural impact of the bolo tie, in all its diversity and richness. A celebration of a unique American art form, this volume showcases more than 6oo bolo pieces, many of which have never before been published, alongside photographs of
cultural icons wearing them. With origins in the American Southwest more than one hundred years ago, the bolo tie is a handcrafted form of jewelry that can take many forms, embracing motifs from nature, animals, and geometry. Some bolos are quite simple— stunning pieces of engraved silver — others ornate and opulent, with inlaid mosaics and intricate designs of precious gems and stones.

The book highlights artists who have shaped the medium, especially Native American artisans. Featuring work from the communities of Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni artists, as well others around the country, the book is organized thematically, allowing readers to discover connections across eras, regions, and styles. William Matthews is an artist known for his watercolor paintings of the West, as well as a photographer and writer. Lyle Lovett is
a celebrated songwriter and singer.