"My work here is an exploration into the world of our current top Olympic and Paralympics athletes. My desire is to create a series of sculptures which will honor their achievements, reflect their commitment and unites them in their quest to the top of podium." Ben Dearnley Summer 2012.

The fragmented nature of this collection of sculptures gives a nod to those early Greek classical fragments found in the British museum and by creating a modern series in this way Ben unites both Olympic and Paralympic athletes. By bringing them together in this classical form, making it difficult to tell who is an Olympic athlete and who is a Paralympic athlete Ben has truly united them all in the ultimate quest for excellence. For they are all driven by the same desire to become the best in the world at their chosen sport. Each of these sculptures holds the key to each individual the athletes power zone: "which I see as pivotal to them being the best in the world at what they do" says Ben. Each work is a collaboration with the athlete to gain an understanding of their body's action and to capture the special 'moment' in a fragmented form. They are today's 'Modern Day Heroes'.

"These sculpture works are forming a crucial part of my journey to find a unity of form within the material, balanced with the expression of strength and beauty of the individual athlete. It is a constant inspiration to me personally to have been able to work with all who have taken part in this series of sculptures and I would like to thank everyone including my team for all their support." Team BCD: Ellie Sandford, Andrew Hayes and Nathan Morris. Also Simon Welstead and Mike Bret (Bristol Foundry) and Michael Werbicki for all their help with the bronze casts and amazing patination.

"I truly feel we are blessed with the good fortune to be here in this moment to witness these superb athletes achieving their dreams and I wish them all every success in all their ventures to come."

Below are the Champions who helped make this showcase possible.