THERESIA HVORSLEV (1935- )

Theresia Hvorslev was one of a group of talented students of the well-known goldsmith Sven-Arne Gillgren, who was chief designer at the Swedish company GAB (G Dahlgren & Co.). After graduating from Konstfackskolan (University College of Arts & Crafts and Design) in Stockholm, she apprenticed at Georg Jensen in Copenhagen and at Bernadotte & Bjørn, the design studio of Sigvard Bernadotte and the Danish architect, Acton Bjørn.

After obtaining several awards, she became recognized as one of the most influential contemporary Swedish jewelers. In addition to several museums in Scandinavia, her work is represented in the collections of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York. She also holds three Diamonds International Awards.

(Georg Jensen Silversmithy- 77 Artists, 75 Years, www.modernsilver.com)

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