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Sculptor Michael Hall spoke about his upbringing and the process of depicting Jesus Christ in his work during a recent Church News podcast.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Russia, St. Petersburg

Who
Michael Hall, Church News, Madeline Miles, President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Gérald Caussé, Avard Fairbanks, Patrick Devonas
What
Sculptor Michael Hall spoke about his upbringing and the process of depicting Jesus Christ in his work during a recent Church News podcast.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:12:01 GMT · 2h 5m ago
Where
Salt Lake City, Utah, Russia, St. Petersburg ·
Why
Hall reflected on his artistic and spiritual journey, including the creation of two sculptures for the newly renovated Temple Square site, one of Jesus carrying the cross and one of Joseph Smith’s First Vision.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has commissioned significant artwork for its Temple Square, which will be viewed by numerous visitors and potentially influence their spiritual reflections and connections to religious narratives through art.

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