Terry Hoff is an American painter. Hoff’s work has been described as, "abstract with hints of bright colors" and is inspired by his youth spent immersed in California suburban culture. Terry Hoff was born in Prescott, Arizona. He attended school at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California, and the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where he currently teaches. Terry lives seaside in Pacifica, California.
His work has been exhibited widely:
- 2007 - Thrill rides and home gardening, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, SF, CA
- 2005 - Homey, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, SF, CA
- 2004 - Bump, Heidi Cho Gallery, NY, NY.
- 2003 - All you have to do is find your way home from here, Acuna-Hansen Gallery, LA, CA
- 2002 - Sleepyhead, Lizabeth Oliveria Gallery, SF, CA
- 2000 - Some Drawing, Acuna-Hansen Gallery, LA, CA
- 1999 - Nudge, Traywick, Berkeley, CA
- 1998 - Pucker, RARE Gallery, NY, NY
- 1996 - silly, Four Walls, SF, CA
- 1996 - Luggage Store Gallery, SF, CA
- 1996 - SF MOMA Rental Gallery, SF, CA
- 1996 - Four Walls, SF, CA
He has received several awards for his work:
- 1999 Eureka Fellowship from the Fleishhacker Foundation
- 1999 SECA Award finalist SF MOMA
- 1995 California Discovery Gold Award
- 1994 Grand Award San Diego Art Institute
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—Ellen Terry (1847–1928)