ABOUT THE ARTIST

Gregory Beck is a Texas-based public artist whose work transforms spaces through sculpture, murals, and site-specific installations. For more than four decades, Beck has explored the relationship between art, people, and place, creating artwork that engages communities and enriches the environments where people live, work, and gather.

Known for his figurative sculpture, monumental public art, and expressive paintings, Beck combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to create works that are both timeless and relevant. His diverse artistic background in sculpture, painting, illustration, and digital design allows him to approach each project with a unique perspective and a broad creative vocabulary.

Beck’s public art practice encompasses the complete creative process—from initial concept development and design visualization to collaboration with architects, engineers, fabricators, and community stakeholders through final installation. His experience includes large-scale sculpture, murals, architectural integration, and mixed-media installations created for civic, corporate, and private environments.

A Foundation in Sculpture and Design

Beck’s journey as an artist began with childhood drawings and developed into a lifelong pursuit of creative exploration. Entirely self-taught, he has continuously refined his skills through observation, experimentation, and an enduring curiosity about the human form and visual storytelling. Early in his career, Beck received his first professional commission creating medical illustrations for publication. The meticulous observation and technical accuracy demanded by medical illustration provided an invaluable foundation in anatomy and draftsmanship—skills that that continue to influence his figurative sculpture, paintings, and public art today.

His artistic development was strongly influenced by his time in Europe, where he immersed himself in the works of Renaissance masters. While sculpting in Florence, Italy, surrounded by centuries of artistic achievement, Beck deepened his understanding of anatomy, proportion, and the expressive power of sculpture.

His figurative work reflects a balance between classical tradition and contemporary expression. Through bronze sculpture and painting, Beck explores human experience, emotion, movement, and the connections that exist between individuals and their surroundings.

Creating Art for Public Spaces

In recent years, Beck has focused much of his creative energy on public art and its ability to shape the identity of communities. He believes that thoughtfully designed artwork can transform ordinary spaces into meaningful destinations—places that encourage reflection, conversation, and connection.

Each public artwork begins with an understanding of the location, its history, and the people who will experience it. Beck works to create pieces that are not simply placed within a space, but become part of the story of that place.

His projects utilize a variety of durable materials including stainless steel, bronze, steel, and mixed media, with careful attention given to longevity, environmental conditions, accessibility, and integration with surrounding architecture and landscape.

“Art has the ability to change the way people experience the world around them.”

ARTIST STATEMENT

Life already gives us enough challenges and negativity. Through my work, I strive to create moments of beauty, discovery, and inspiration—places where people can pause, reflect, and reconnect with their imagination.

Whether creating a monumental public sculpture, a figurative bronze, a mural, or a painting, my goal is to create artwork that invites engagement and personal interpretation. I believe the strongest works of art do not simply communicate a single idea; they create a conversation between the artwork and the viewer.

My figurative sculpture explores the human experience—the emotions, relationships, struggles, and triumphs that connect us all. Through anatomy, gesture, and expression, I seek to capture something beyond physical appearance: a sense of humanity and shared experience.

With public art, that conversation expands. A sculpture or installation becomes part of a community’s identity, reflecting the character of a place and creating opportunities for connection among the people who experience it. The artwork becomes more than an object—it becomes a landmark, a memory, and a shared experience.

I am drawn to creating works that bring mystery, wonder, and joy into people’s lives. Whether viewed in a private collection or encountered in a public space, my hope is that each piece offers an opportunity for discovery and leaves a lasting impression.

— Gregory Beck

RESUME

GREGORY BECK

Public Art | Design | Sculpture

Lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS

2013 Andrew Cawrse - Advanced Level Anatomy Sculpture Workshop, Las Vegas, NV

2008 Portrait Workshop - Master Sculptor Philippe Faraut, Fort Worth, TX
2004 Loveland Academy of Art – Sculptor De L’ Esprie, Loveland, CO
2003 Loveland Academy of Art - Sculptor Martine Vogel, Loveland, CO

2002 Florence Academy of Art - Master Sculptor Robert Bodem, Florence, Italy

2001 Master’s Workshop - Master Sculptor Richard MacDonald, Carmel, CA

1972 University of Texas at Arlington – Major – Fine Art & Film Making, Arlington, TX

PUBLIC ART, MONUMENTS & COMMISSIONS

2026 Stained Glass Window Restoration - Restoration and replication of a storm-damaged stained glass window to closely match the existing adjacent sanctuary windows within the newly converted mixed-income apartment community. Maren Grove, Fort Worth, TX

2025 Bookstore Finial Re-creation - A long-missing architectural detail has been restored and returned to downtown Fort Worth. Originally part of a historic building that became Barber’s Book Store in 1925, the distinctive finial— lost sometime in the 1960s—has now been faithfully restored by Gregory Beck, Fort Worth, TX

2025 Art Deco Door Screen - Downtown Fort Worth Historic Building. Fort Worth, TX

2024 Ferro di Prua –Twin 11’ tall stainless-steel contemporary sculptures with LED lighting on canals at Indigo Hotel, Las Colinas, TX

2023 Santa Fe Trail – 50’ Long Screening Fence - 5 panels of translucent laminated polycarbonate, alternating with 5 panels of Laser-jet cut steel. Kiva East multi-income family housing complex, Dallas, TX

2021 Dancing Arch – 14’ tall translucent panels with water-jet cut aluminum frames and LED lighting; Cielo Place, Old Riverside Baptist Church conversion to multi-income family housing complex, Fort Worth, TX

2021 TEXRail DFW – Six unique 5’ tall panels at 5’ – Digital designs Incorporated into the TEXRail seating area at the DFW North Entry Platform, Grapevine, TX

2021 Bluebonnet Sunset – Multi-paneled water-jet cut aluminum hanging mural, Sunset at Fash Place, Fort Worth, TX

2018 Pieces of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow – 85’ Long, multi-paneled, water-jet cut aluminum hanging mural, Fort Worth East Side Police Headquarters, Fort Worth, TX

2018 Liberato & Liberata - Two 9’ tall figurative, high bas-relief, cast bronze panels at Casa Del Sol y Luna Museum entrance, Chicago, IL

2017 Summer Serenade – Fort Worth Traffic Control Cabinet Wrap Graphics. City of Fort Worth Image Licensing Agreement, Fort Worth, TX

2013 M.D. Anderson Memorial – 12’ tall granite memorial incorporating 4 bronze bas-relief portraits of Monroe Dunway Anderson, his brother and business partners, Federal Building, Jackson, TN

2013 Tribute to Our Founders – Two 12’ tall cast concrete bas-relief panels, Founders Hall, Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

2012  Honor for All – Veterans Memorial Monument - 22’ tall, 45,000 lb., black granite monolith with high-resolution laser-etched graphics and 8’ tall cast bronze Honor Guard Soldier, Veterans Memorial Park, Cedar Park, TX

2013  Primavera – 9’ tall cast bronze figurative sculpture. Exhibited at prominent fine art galleries and international exhibits. Private collection, Carefree, AZ

2010 Temple Portraits – 6’ tall. Three posthumous life-size cast bronze portrait sculptures of prominent religious leaders. Also commissioned, a 4’ H x 3’ W oil portrait on canvas, Dallas, TX

SOLO & JURIED EXHIBITIONS, HONORS, AWARDS

2019 Texas Sculptor Association, 27th SulptFest, Round Rock, TX
2018 Texas Sculptor Association, 26th SulptFest, Round Rock, TX
2018 Texas Sculptor Association, 1st Place Figurative, Grapevine, TX
2015 Texas Sculptor Association, 32nd Annual Sculpture Exhibition, Fort Worth, TX

2014 Sculptechluar, 1st Place, Best in Show, Frisco, TX
2013 Texas Society of Sculptors Exhibition, 1st Place Overall, Georgetown, TX
2011 Texas Visual Arts Association – Introspection, The Art of Self, Best in Show, Dallas, TX
2011 Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. The Art of Children’s Advocacy Logo design, Nashville, TN 2010 Texas Society of Sculptors, The Crossings Exhibition, 2nd Place Overall, Austin, TX
2010 Sculpture in the Park, (exhibited 2002 – 2010), Loveland, Co
2009 The Crossings Exhibition, Texas Society of Sculptors, 1st Place, Austin, TX
2009 Sculpture at River Market Exhibition, Little Rock, AR
2008 Live Sculpting Exhibition – life-size sculpture, Samuel Lynne Gallery, Dallas, TX
2008 23rd Conservatory Art Classic Bosque Conservatory, 2nd Place, Clifton, TX
2008 Sculptors Dominion International Invitational Large Sculpture Exhibition, San Antonio, TX
2008 Abstract 08, Texas Society of Sculptors, Austin, TX
2007 22nd Bosque Conservatory Art Classic Conservatory, 2nd Place, Clifton, TX
2007 Solo Exhibition - Introspection, Illusions & Realities, Fort Worth Art Center, Fort Worth, TX
2007 Brushes to Bronze Exhibition, Keller, TX
2007 Sculptors Dominion International Invitational Large Sculpture Exhibition, San Antonio, TX
2006 Literary Sculpture, National Sculpture Society, New York, NY
2003 Biennale Internazionale dell’ Arte Contemporanea International Competition, Florence, Italy
2003 Sculpture Invitational, Loveland, CO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ASSOCIATIONS

Board of Directors, Texas Society of Sculptors
Art Director Circle Theater Gallery & Board of Directors National Society of Sculptors
Texas Sculpture Association
Texas Visual Arts Association
Texans for the Arts
Allied Artists of America

TEACHING

Gregory Beck Figurative Sculpture Workshops, Fort Worth, TX

MULTI MEDIUM DISCIPLINES & DESIGN SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

Cast bronze, paint, murals, mixed medium, videography, 3-D computer and graphic design. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp Pro, AutoDesk, Fusion 360, Procreate.

PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEO COVERAGE

2012 Cedar Park Magazine, Spring edition editorial.
2010 Jackson Sun, November, Celebrities enjoy talking with, reaching out to students editorial. 2010 Live Sculpting with Gregory Beck, video of live sculpting event, Dallas, TX
2010 Rusty Hahn, Discovery, video featuring sculpture by Gregory Beck, Dallas, TX
2009 Art Business News Magazine, January cover photo.
2007 Art of the Living Gallery episode, Gregory Beck Art from 360 degrees, The Veria Channel. 2006 Memphis Commercial Appeal, September, editorial.
2006 Art-Talk News, November, editorial.
2005 InformArt Magazine, Spring, editorial.
2005 Art World Magazine, January, Artist Vitae editorial.
2004 Art & Antique, June, editorial.

I have embraced artificial intelligence as a useful, time-saving tool in my art practice and communications. I use AI primarily for research, routine tasks, proofreading, and improving the clarity of written content.

I do not use AI to create my artwork, develop artistic concepts, or generate my creative ideas. My artwork and artistic vision remain my own.

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