Whether you came as a visitor to the April 2025 general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or were on your way to the State Capitol to add your voice to one of the recent protests, if you passed through Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, you had the chance to see the recently unveiled “The Five Wise Virgins.” The bronze sculpture by artist Ben Hammond has been installed between the Relief Society Building and the Salt Lake Temple. It depicts five women from Jesus of Nazareth’s parable in Matthew 25, holding lamps aloft as they move toward the temple—symbolizing readiness, faith, and the enduring spiritual labor of women, the artist says.

All images courtesy of Steve Coray.

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With our In Plain Site byline we feature publicly viewable art, both official and street art, throughout the state of Utah.