After graduating with high distinction from CCAC with a degree in sculpture and working as an artists assistant Shawn Lovell started Shawn Lovell Metalworks in 1996 setting up shop in Oakland, California.

Shawn specializes in making one-of-kind and commissioned work both commercial and residential using both traditional and modern forging techniques. Her work has ranged from large scale railings, gates, and arbors to fire screens and surrounds, lighting, furniture, hardware and much more.

Shawn Lovell

Awards
2008 NICHE Awards finalist / furniture professional catagory

Magazine features
Instyle (Germany) Sept 07
CEO’s (Turkey) July 07
Square Feet (New York) March 07
City Living (Boston Ma.) Feb 07
Oxigeno (Barcelona) Jan 06
Maison Francaise (Turkey) Jan 06
Ranch and Coast (California) Feb 06
Flair (Italy) Feb 06
Marie Clair (Italy) Jan 06
Marie Clair (Spain) Feb 06

Books
Ironwork Today, Dona Meilach
2002 Shiffer Publishing

Exhibitions
2007, “Metal Works North”
Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah CA