Tova Speter

acrylic latex on wood

email : tovaspeter@gmail.com
web : www.tovaspeter.com

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about the art

In my current work, I utilize found wood as a conduit for an exploration of the energy found within. The grain serves as my guide on a journey into the lines, shapes, and flow of the composition of the wood. In transforming the pieces of scrap wood that others thought as nothing more than trash into works of art highlighting each piece’s natural greatness, I hope to share the idea that everything has an inherent beauty that will shine through when the time is taken to look at it from a new perspective.

about the artist

Tova Speter is an Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with at-risk youth. Tova has taught various art classes to ages 3 - 60 in a range of settings and utilizing a number of different modalities and materials; she currently lives in Cambridge, works at a local arts nonprofit, and enjoys good ice cream whenever she gets a chance.

Tova's artwork has been exhibited in local businesses, independent galleries, and Open Studios for over five years. She has also facilitated the creation of many community murals. Current murals exist in Somerville, Waltham, Brookline, Boston, Dorchester, East Boston, Arlington, Jamaica Plain,and Newton, as well as Argentina and China.

Tova would greatly welcome any comments, inquiries about commissioned work, or funny jokes. She would also appreciate any donations of scrap wood that you might otherwise think to throw away. Tova can be reached by sending an email to: tovaspeter@gmail.com.