Artwork copyright Robert Feasley. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Artwork copyright Robert Feasley. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Olympic Series #14: The Start, 1973

Robert Feasley
American (born 1926, died 2013)

Location: Lakewood High School, Arlington

About the Artwork

Olympic Series #14: The Start is part of artist Robert Feasley's series of paintings of movement in different Track and Field events. The try-outs for the 1972 Olympic Games in Eugene, Oregon inspired this series. He noted, "In this particular painting I want to distill the sprinter exploding out of the blocks. The background was kept minimal so it functions as a color foil against which the action takes place."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lakewood School District.

About the Artist

Late artist Robert Feasley (1926-2013) served as Professor of Art at Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington. He received Bachelor of Science and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Oregon in Eugene.