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This site contains a selection of paintings by Sharon Wyper . Choice images from selected series are presented here for you to browse. If you are interested in finding out more, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Sharon through the form on this site.
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Body as a Temple Series
Sky paintings
Genesis Paintings
Body as a Temple Series

This series of work explores the biblical theme of the human body being a temple of the Holy Spirit. The layered imprints of fragmented, ancient texts allude to the passing down of knowledge over time, through language and culture.

The Romanesque cathedral plan, which was designed to the dimensions of the human form, becomes a cruciform background to the figure, linking the themes of church and figure through a symbol of sacrifice. The static nature of the church plan contrasts with the living figure, which emerges from it, translucent as if full of light.

'Body as a Temple 1' Mixed Media on paper 52 cm x 36 cm 'Body as a Temple 2' Mixed Media on paper 100 cm x 140 cm 'Body as a Temple 3' Mixed Media on paper, 100 cm x 140 cm