“There is a great article on LA Times about your show.” One of Gregg’s artist friends Mike Maas e-mailed us. I went to buy the paper and sure enough there was a powerful essay recognizing Gregg’s effort to bring two countries together through art rather than to divide by the wall.
‘The Great Wall of Chinga’ show was a smashing success! Nearly thousand people came to see, thanks to the LA TIMES and other magazine’s articles. An owner of ‘Juxtapose (prominent art magazine)’ came and took many photos. It was good to be exposed to an art connoisseur of his caliber.
Artists from Mexican side were absolutely flabbergasted to see so many people came to see the show and were very grateful to be invited. I saw many friendly exchanges between Mexico/US artists and I foresee that there will be more joint art exhibitions in the future. I am happy to say that Gregg constructed a friendly bridge between the two countries. However small it may seem, the friendship tree may bloom and multiply some day.
After graduating from Art Center in L.A./Pasadena Gregg worked as a freelance illustrator for various L.A. publication. He became a full-time fine artist in 1999. Gregg has been a regular exhibitor in the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, CA. He has won many awards including several 1st places and exhibited not only in California but also extensively in Baja California, Mexico and many museums in the US. He is an experienced contest judge for US and Mexico.
Complete resume available at request. (gregg@greggstonegallery.com)