Morava

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Gary Morava, groundbreaking gymnast, and three-time member of the U.S. National Team. Though short in stature, Morava was a gymnastics giant. His spectacular career included leading the 1969 Hersey Huskies gymnastics squad to a second place IL High School State Championship team finish, while earning first place in all-around himself. Morava went on to lead Southern Illinois University's collegiate team to the 1972 NCAA Championships. He was also awarded the 1972 Nissen Award, the gymnastics equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Tragedy struck during a practice while Morava prepared to compete for the 1974 US Team meet in the Soviet Union. A catastrophic fall broke his neck. Gary David Morava: May 27, 1952 - February 28, 1974. I feel this image captures the intensity of competition, with focus trained exclusively on the athlete in pursuit of perfection. Lithograph on Hahnemuhle paper. Hand-painted using alcohol and print cartridge toner refill, heat set and pulled on intaglio press. Signed and chopped by the artist. 15.5" x 22" x 0.1" - 2021 Limited edition. - Printmaking by Michael E. Voss (United States), Lithography on Paper. Its dimensions are 39.4x55.9 cm. The artist's signature is present on the artwork. This artwork is part of the gallery Art & Sport. Materials: Hahnemuhle paper · Original Listing: $388