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Sculpting Olympians: Artist Displays Work At Trials In Eugene

By Greg Bond (OPB)
July 8, 2016 10:31 p.m.
Mike Leckie showcases his work of bas-relief sculpture at the Olympic trials in Eugene.

Mike Leckie showcases his work of bas-relief sculpture at the Olympic trials in Eugene.

Greg Bond / OPB

Art Beat alum Mike Leckie is back for the third time to the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, with his bas-relief sculptures inspired by Olympic athletes.

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He’s created classical work featuring Olympians Ashton Eaton and Jesse Williams, among others. He debuted his latest piece this week of Olympian and former University of Oregon Duck Andrew Wheating.

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Leckie also creates figurative sculpture from bronze, marble and other elements. See his story on Oregon Art Beat.

Learn more about the artist here.

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