Jacques Terzian

Jacques Terzian (né Hagop Terzian; 1921 – 2016) was an American sculptor, furniture designer, community leader, and businessperson in San Francisco. He founded The Point, in Hunters Point Shipyard, which is one of the nations largest artists colonies.

Early life, family and education Jacques Terzian was born as Hagop Terzian on August 31, 1921, in Fresno, California. and the University of California, Berkeley on the GI Bill. Terzian rented one of the decommissioned Hunters Point Naval Shipyard buildings in 1976 to use as his art studio. He recruited other artist, and by 1983, an artist community had formed.

Terzian founded Patterns Ltd., where he designed and built sculptural art from industrial and found materials, as well as custom furniture.

In 2016, The Point still is considered large, with some 250 artists.

Death and legacy Terzian died at age 94 on August 6, 2016, in his home in Walnut Creek, California. He was survived by his two sons and three daughters, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.