Modern day heroes

My work here is an exploration into the world of our current top athletes. The desire is to create a series of sculptures which will honour their achievements and reflect their commitment and excellence within their sport. It will hold a part of the key to the power zone which I see as pivotal to them being the best in the world at what they do. Each work is a collaboration with the athlete to gain an understanding of their body's action and to capture the 'moment' in a fragmented form. They are today's 'Modern Day Heroes'.

I believe we are now on the cusp of seeing a return to the real in sculpture, a 21st century renaissance of truth and beauty in human form. I am following the tradition of carving in pure statuary marble and casting in the classic 'gun metal' bronze to create these works.

The picture gallery holds images of my casting sessions with Debbie Flood (Olympic 2004 Silver Medallist) and Steve Williams (Olympic 2004 Gold Medallist) at the Leander Rowing Club on February 4th 2008. Also included is the bronze torso of Matt Price who is the UK Karate Grand Masters Champion, with 13 consecutive titles and the first steps of my work with the amazing Paralympics Champion, Ade Adepitan MBE. These are the first stages of my journey to find a unity within the material, balanced with the expression of strength and beauty of form.