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Brightly Gleams Our Westward Way represents the beleaguered Latter-day Saints as they are forced to leave their beautiful City of Nauvoo, Illinois to head for the Rocky Mountains where “none can make them afraid”. Crossing the mighty Mississippi was the first challenge and even though the journey was long and hard they faced the future with joy and their faith in Jesus Christ.
Nestled against the rugged backdrop of Utah’s towering mountains, the Payson Utah Temple stands as a beacon of peace and spiritual renewal. This painting captures not only the beauty of the temple, but the deep sense of tranquility it brings to those who gaze upon it. Whether you’re drawn to its architectural elegance or its profound spiritual significance, this work of art serves as a constant reminder of faith, hope, and the peace that comes from being in the presence of something sacred.
In “End of Parley Street,” Glen Hopkinson captures a profound moment of faith, departure, and hope. A handful of determined pioneers pause beneath the stately silhouette of the Nauvoo Temple, their belongings gathered and their gaze directed toward new horizons. The palette is soft but sure—morning light glancing off fresh snow, the crispness of air felt in the brush-strokes, the sepia tones of packed wagons grounded in the reality of sacrifice.
But beyond the scene lies the story: followers of Christ, driven from the homes and streets they built, walking into the unknown with courage in their hearts. As Hopkinson himself writes, the painting “helps to depict the emotions and many feelings the Mormons … had as they left their homes.” Glen S. Hopkinson Fine Art
The composition offers both stillness and motion: the church spire rising, symbolic of faith preserved; the small figures moving on, embodying trust and endurance. It is not merely a historical tableau—it is a visual poem of departure, devotion and a promise kept.
Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece invites the viewer to witness a moment when hope out-weighs fear, and faith frames the journey ahead. A fitting choice for any Collector who values art that resonates with heritage, meaning, and quiet strength.
