Terri Loewenthal

Psychscape 88 (Lone Pine Peak, CA), 2018

Terri Loewenthal Biography Terri Loewenthal is an Oakland-based photographer and artist renowned for her innovative approach to landscape photography. Unlike traditional landscape photographers who seek to capture an objective, often static view of nature, Terri Loewenthal reimagines this genre by overlapping multiple vantage points and using vibrant, oversaturated hues. Her work challenges the notion of photographic realism, offering instead a rich, subjective experience that reflects the complex interplay between humans and the natural world. Terri Loewenthal ’s art is deeply rooted in the belief that photography should capture not just the factual reality of a scene but also the emotional and imaginative realities that accompany it. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in South Florida, Terri Loewenthal received her artistic training at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. Her educational background laid the foundation for her unique approach to photography, blending technical expertise with a deep interest in psychological and philosophical questions about human perception and the natural world. One of Terri Loewenthal ’s most recognized series, Psychscapes, showcases her signature technique of creating single-exposure, in-camera compositions using custom optics she developed herself. These images explore the intersection of sublime landscapes and psychological awareness, infusing California’s mythic landscapes with a sense of utopian possibility. Another notable project is her Havasu Falls series, where she revisits traditional landscape photography under a psychedelic light, presenting the familiar yet wild beauty of these iconic locations. Jackson Fine Art highlighted Terri Loewenthal ’s work at Paris Photo in 2019, and that same year, her solo show Psychscapes was exhibited at the gallery. Terri Loewenthal ’s work has garnered significant attention in the art world, with exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, and Booth Western Art Museum. Her photographs are part of several esteemed collections, including those of the City of San Francisco, McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, and Fidelity Investments. In addition to her photographic practice, Terri Loewenthal has been featured in prominent publications like Aperture, Wired, and Harper's. She is also the founder of The Chetwood, a residency program in the Bay Area that offers housing for visiting artists and fosters a community of creative collaboration outside traditional art-making structures. Terri Loewenthal frequently collaborates with Bay Area arts organizations, including Creative Growth in Oakland, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and the broader creative arts.