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GREGOR TURK

Gregor Turk received his B.A. from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee and his M.F.A. from Boston University. Between degrees he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, West Africa. Utilizing a variety of media, his work typically incorporates mapping imagery. His 49th Parallel Project focused on the 1,270 mile section of the U.S./Canadian border which he traveled by foot and bike in 1992. The project was part of the 1996 Cultural Olympiad and included a documentary broadcast on public television and a large body of artwork (produced over a three-year period) that was exhibited internationally. In addition to his exhibitions, he has completed several public art commissions including permanent installations at the Atlanta and Jacksonville International Airports and a series of outdoor sculptures at a fire station. His studio is located in Atlanta, Georgia.