Theresa Lovering-Brown

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area during a period renowned for its cultural, creative, and activist movements, Theresa’s persona, art, and lifestyle were profoundly shaped by this dynamic environment. She began her journey into metalsmithing in 1973, where she was immediately captivated by the scientific intricacies and challenges of working with various metals, as well as the vast potential for artistic expression and technical possibilities in a dimensional realm. Her education, designs, and teaching career are deeply rooted in the fine arts, a foundational element that has significantly influenced her artistic endeavors.

Theresa's art spans a wide variety of metals techniques and is heavily influenced by the natural world and the interplay of culture and humanity.  While most of her work reflects the nature around her, including the underwater realm, she is also captivated by the cultural and political world in which we live.  Appreciation of immigrant labor and anti-war protest are but a few of the themes that have been explored.  Theresa's work always strives for a connection to these worlds and influences while exhibiting craftsmanship and attention to detail.  "The back is as important as the front."