{"id":92444,"date":"2025-04-20T14:50:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T21:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/?p=92444"},"modified":"2025-04-21T15:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T22:04:23","slug":"ben-hammonds-the-five-wise-virgins-installed-on-temple-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/ben-hammonds-the-five-wise-virgins-installed-on-temple-square\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Hammond&#8217;s &#8220;The Five Wise Virgins&#8221; Installed on Temple Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt aligncenter wp-image-92447 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"A wide-angle view of The Five Wise Virgins statue captures three of the figures in profile, each holding lamps and facing outward with serene, purposeful expressions. The bronze forms are dramatically lit against a vivid blue sky dotted with clouds, with urban structures and cherry blossoms surrounding the monument.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250420_155634-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>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 &#8220;The Five Wise Virgins.&#8221; The bronze sculpture by artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhammondfineart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Hammond<\/a> has been installed between the Relief Society Building and the Salt Lake Temple. It depicts five women from Jesus of Nazareth&#8217;s parable in Matthew 25, holding lamps aloft as they move toward the temple\u2014symbolizing readiness, faith, and the enduring spiritual labor of women, the artist says.<\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-92444 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/ben-hammonds-the-five-wise-virgins-installed-on-temple-square\/_mc_1739\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739-350x525.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A detailed view of two women in the Five Wise Virgins sculpture, one with braided hair smiling softly and holding two small oil lamps with flames, while another looks up at her in admiration. The background includes architectural elements of the Salt Lake Temple, anchoring the statue in a sacred context.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739-1200x1799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1739.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/ben-hammonds-the-five-wise-virgins-installed-on-temple-square\/_mc_1736\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736-350x438.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A bronze statue titled The Five Wise Virgins shows five women standing in a circle, back-to-back, each holding an oil lamp with a stylized flame. The figures are barefoot and draped in flowing robes, evoking reverence and unity. The sculpture is situated outdoors on Temple Square, with blooming pink trees and urban buildings in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736-350x438.jpg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1736.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/ben-hammonds-the-five-wise-virgins-installed-on-temple-square\/_mc_1740\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740-350x525.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A close-up of The Five Wise Virgins sculpture highlights the detailed facial features and textured hair of two women. One looks gently to the side with her hair styled in a braid, while the other, in the foreground, has short, wavy hair and wears a single teardrop earring, adding individuality to each figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740-1200x1799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1740.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt aligncenter wp-image-92445 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"A side angle of the Five Wise Virgins statue shows two women with long, wavy hair gazing upward, their arms extended as they present their burning oil lamps. The flames, tinted with green and gold, glow against the bronze. A clear blue sky serves as a backdrop, heightening the sculpture's spiritual symbolism.\n\n\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MC_1742.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><br \/>\nAll images courtesy of Steve Coray.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more public art in Salt Lake City:<br \/>\n<div id=\"wpgmza_map_1\" class=\"wpgmza_map wpgmza-auto-left\" 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