Shea Hembrey (born 1974 in Hickory Grove,

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) is an American

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. He received national attention in 2011 with the release o
"SEEK"
a biennial of art showcasing the work of 100 artists—all of whom he invented and created the artwork for himself. Before entering the

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, he worked as licensed breeder of migratory waterfowl with the

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. He also spent a year studying Maori art in

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and, in 2007, he received Master of Fine Arts from

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. He is an advocate for artwork that marries intellectual rigor, technical mastery, and heart and soul. He is represented by Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York and by the Wylie literary agency.

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Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery
* 1974 births Living people American conceptual artists People from Frenchtown, New Jersey {{US-artist-stub