Gurney Pearsall Curriculum Vitae
Gurney Pearsall Curriculum Vitae — education, exhibitions, and leadership across medicine and fine art photography. Additionally, see the Galleries and Handcrafted Prints.
COL (ret.) Gurney F. Pearsall Jr., M.D.
Visual Artist & Fine-Art Photographer · Denver, Colorado ·
info@PhotoFovea.com
Professional Profile
COL (ret.) Gurney F. Pearsall Jr., M.D. is a Denver-based visual artist whose work bridges medicine, science, and art. Moreover, the practice investigates perception, symmetry, and restorative visual balance. Drawing upon decades as a physician and U.S. Army officer, Pearsall applies surgical precision and calm leadership to image-making. Consequently, the studio PhotoFovea embodies clarity through care.
Education & Training
- • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology — Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (SMU)
- • Master of Arts, Photography — Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA (SCAD)
- • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN (Meharry)
- • Internship — General Surgery, MLK–Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- • Residency — General Surgery, Columbus Hospital, Chicago, IL
- • Residency — Family Medicine, Baylor Family Practice, Houston, TX
Exhibitions
Group & Juried Exhibitions
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• Through Their Lens | Personal Projects by Veterans: Serenity in Symmetry,
Colorado Photographic Arts Center, Denver, CO (CPAC)
January 13, 2024 – February 17, 2024 — Cataloged and curated by Ms. Samantha Johnson -
• Serenity in Symmetry, Denver Turnverein, Denver, CO
April 12, 2024 – October 30, 2024 — Curated by Ms. Julie Nordstrom
Professional Experience — Gurney Pearsall Curriculum Vitae
Founder & Artist, PhotoFovea — Denver, CO (2019–Present)
- • Creates limited-edition fine art prints exploring balance, symmetry, and meditative light.
- • Exhibits contemplative landscapes and visual geometry; mentors emerging photographers.
- • Integrates advanced post-production and printing techniques with disciplined workflows.
Medical Director, Longevity & Stem Cell Centre — Denver, CO (2000–2019)
- • Directed clinical and regenerative programs emphasizing restoration and longevity.
- • Used photographic methods for research documentation and education.
- • Developed patient materials linking visual design with understanding.
Colonel (Retired), United States Army Reserve Medical Corps (1992–2025)
- • Senior leadership and operational roles supporting medical readiness and humanitarian missions.
- • Multiple commendations for distinguished service.
- • Integrated photography for medical education and field documentation.
Professional Affiliations
- • Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC)
- • Fine Art America (FAA), Premium Member
Artist Residence & Studio
PhotoFovea Studio, Denver, Colorado. Additionally, the Gurney Pearsall Curriculum Vitae reflects a practice that joins art, medicine, and visual storytelling.
“In every frame, I seek the intersection of discipline and wonder—the point where vision becomes emotion.”