Waterfall Abstract by Gregory Burns, 2001

Waterfall Abstract by Gregory Burns, 2001 signed

Gregory Burns is an internationally renowned fine artist and world-class athlete. Since 1980, Gregory has painted across 60 countries with solo painting exhibitions in 15 of them. He received the prestigious 2016 Sports Artist of the Year Award and a commission from the International Olympic Foundation to create paintings for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Known for winning gold medals and setting world records in swimming at three Paralympic Games, he then transitioned into IronMan events, inspiring many with his discipline and perseverance. Polio, which Gregory contracted as a child, stimulated him to prioritize mobility and to express himself through sports and arts.

Gregory was born in America, attended schools in Europe for a decade, and has worked throughout Asia for over 30 years. He has built a reputation as a peak performance athlete and artist working with high-level audiences on topics related to the mind, body and creativity. He holds a BA in Communication Studies from the University of California and a Masters in Fine Art from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Gregory has published three books in English and Mandarin and has been featured on CNN, BBC, CNBC, ESPN, CNA, CCTV, The AWSJ, Time Magazine and The China Daily. He is currently a member of the Olympic Education Committee.

Selected Exhibitions: J.F. Kennedy Center- USA, Today Art Museum- China, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall- Taiwan, Euphrat Museum of Art- USA.

Selected Collections: Olympic Museum- Switzerland, Mingei International Museum- USA, Rias Museum of Art- Japan.