Chicago mural artist Gregory Gove has been creating mural art for public spaces throughout the United States for over 15 years.

Working in a wide range of styles, shapes and sizes, Greg prides himself on his ability to adapt to the needs of client and project, acclimating his pieces to work within the context of environments, which include, but are not limited to hotels, restaurants, retail spaces and public use areas. The design process incorporates many discussions with client, architect and designers in order to develop and create pieces that suit the aesthetic and or conceptual needs of new or existing structures.

A St. Louis native, Greg earned his B.F.A. from The Columbus College of Art & Design in 1990 with a minor in photography. In college, he pursued as many different experiences and disciplines as possible, including fashion design, and illustration. In his education, and beyond, Greg's philosophy has always been that each unfamiliar challenge is another opportunity to learn something new.

During his time at C.C.A.D., Greg assisted internationally renowned realist painter Terry Rodgers in his studio. He learned a great deal about composition and working large scale through conversations with Terry about his work, which complimented and enhanced his experiences in school, and gave him a tangible example in the real world to relate them to. These two exclusive, but related experiences culminated in 1992, when Greg assisted Terry on a large exterior mural. The experience inspired Greg to pursue large scale projects of his own when he relocated to Chicago that same year.

Since that time, Greg has covered well in excess of 25,000 square feet of canvas and wall space, and continues to welcome aesthetic challenges. In addition to his commercial work, Greg is constantly developing his personal gallery work, which is always evolving, as well as writing and illustrating projects, and designs for stained glass. Greg has also worked in the visual display Dept. at FAO Schwarz, and dressed sets for a film production company, among other things, although he insists he's never had a "real job."

Greg's influences are as diverse as his own work, and range from Max Beckman, and Stuart Davis, to Ed Ruscha, and Ben Nicholson, just to name a few. He welcomes the occasional studio visit and speaking engagement at colleges and universities.