Leigh Dyer

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Leigh Dyer is a sculptor specialising in stainless steel metal.

Wolf figure as part of "Run" permanent public installation at Denmark Hill, London Denmark Hill wolf.jpg
Wolf figure as part of "Run" permanent public installation at Denmark Hill, London

His public commissions include: [1]

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References

  1. "Local Talent – Leigh Dyer". This Is Hastings. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2012.