Only 22 Strings Exist · 0 of 22 Reserved
Strings of Gold
A Legacy Artwork Created in Honour of Larry Gresham
A once-off contemporary artwork for Larry's birthday, where 22 individuals will each have a permanent gold string woven into the final piece through a personal written tribute message.
Each message becomes physically embedded into the artwork itself
Reserve one of only 22 Strings of Gold
What This Is
A once-off legacy artwork. Twenty-two voices. One permanent piece.
Strings of Gold is a contemporary artwork being created in honour of Larry Gresham's birthday. Twenty-two individuals — hand-selected from the people whose lives Larry has quietly shaped — are invited to leave a personal written tribute.
Each message becomes a permanent gold string woven into the final piece. Together, the 22 strings form a single artwork that will live on long after the day itself.
How It Works
Five quiet steps
Step 1
Write your tribute message to Larry
A memory, a reflection, or what he has meant in your life.
Step 2
Reserve one of only 22 Strings of Gold
Your name is held as one of the twenty-two.
Step 3
Your words become embedded in the artwork
Permanently woven into the final legacy piece.
Step 4
Receive the official tribute song
Created in Larry's honour and shared with the 22.
Step 5
Receive the digital legacy coffee table book
Delivered after the unveiling, holding every String.
Reserve one of only 22 Strings of Gold
The artwork in progress
Each layer of paint carries the weight of a life remembered — teal, gold and ivory hand-mixed to hold 22 messages within the canvas forever.
Why This Matters
A quiet life of opening doors
Larry has spent a lifetime opening doors, backing people, creating opportunities and quietly impacting lives — without ever asking for recognition.
Strings of Gold exists so that the people whose lives he touched can now leave something meaningful behind for him.
The Artwork
One artwork. Twenty-two threads of gold.
A bespoke contemporary piece, created once and never repeated. Each of the 22 written tributes becomes a literal gold thread woven into the composition.
Inspired by friendship, family, resilience, generosity and the invisible frequencies of a life deeply felt.
Not a portrait. A living reflection.
Company or Corporate Contributions
A formal route for companies
Should you or your company wish to contribute towards the legacy tribute on a larger scale, Connected Group can facilitate a formal invoice and corporate contribution process.
Our office will personally get in touch with you
Optional · Separate from the artwork
The Breakfast Gathering
A private breakfast gathering will take place on 22 May 2026 to unveil and celebrate the legacy tribute.
Attendance is completely optional and separate from participating in the artwork itself.
Friday, 22 May 2026
10:00 AM
Ellerman House180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay
Cape Town, 8005
Please note there are limited spaces. Highly recommended to arrive via chauffeur.
By invitation only
Only 22 Strings Exist · 0 of 22 Reserved · 22 Remaining
Leave something meaningful behind for him
Reserve one of only 22 Strings of Gold