Religious Subjects - Richard Pumphrey, Sculptor

Religious Subjects Gallery

Richard Pumphrey’s religious sculptures are created to inspire reflection, faith, and reverence. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to convey the symbolism and content behind sacred stories, bringing spiritual themes to life. The works are designed to be in harmony with their indoor and/or outdoor spaces, employing existing motifs to create unity.

Using a variety of materials such as clay, concrete and bronze, these works include detailed relief sculptures, crosses for columbariums, and memorial sculptures. His portfolio ranges from small medallions to large installations.

ALTAR CROSS at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA. The cross is cast in white tombasil. It is one of many religious subjects tackled by sculptor Richard Pumphrey.

ALTAR CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast, White Tombasil

Works are designed to be in harmony with their indoor and/or outdoor spaces, employing existing motifs to create unity.

COMPASSIONATE VICTORY

Maquettes - Detail, Wax & Plastaline

Richard approaches each religious sculpture with a deep respect for its spiritual significance and setting. His process begins by having conversations with the client about their objectives, visiting the site if possible, and studying the subject’s historical and symbolic meaning in harmony with a proposed installation site. Typically, this is followed by Richard’s creating sketches to help the client understand the essence of the proposed piece. The goal is to create sculptures that honor faith traditions while bringing a sense of peace and reverence to existing or proposed sacred spaces.

Featured Works in Religious Sculpture

Thumbnails in the gallery below often represent a partial view of the work. Click on the thumbnails to view the entire image.

ALTAR CROSS at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA. This piece was cast in White Tombasil — ALTAR CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast, White Tombasil
ALTAR CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast, White Tombasil

This COLUMBARIUM CROSS was made for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA. This piece was cast in iron. — COLUMBARIUM CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Iron
COLUMBARIUM CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Iron

Covered in snow, this COLUMBARIUM CROSS resides at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA. This piece was cast in iron. — COLUMBARIUM CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Iron
COLUMBARIUM CROSS @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Iron

St. John's CROSS CONCEPT, Developmental Pencil Sketch — CROSS CONCEPT, Developmental Pencil Sketch
CROSS CONCEPT, Developmental Pencil Sketch

This COLUMBARIUM CROSS was made for First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, VA. The cross was cast in concrete. — COLUMBARIUM CROSS @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete
COLUMBARIUM CROSS @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete

“Hand of God” detail for COLUMBARIUM CROSS at First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA; the cross was cast in concrete. — COLUMBARIUM CROSS, “Hand of God” detail @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete
COLUMBARIUM CROSS, “Hand of God” detail @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete

“Lamb” detail on COLUMBARIUM CROSS, for First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA. Cross is cast in concrete. — COLUMBARIUM CROSS, “Lamb” detail @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete
COLUMBARIUM CROSS, “Lamb” detail @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete

“Dove” detail for COLUMBARIUM CROSS at First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA. The cross is cast in concrete. — COLUMBARIUM CROSS, “Dove” detail @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete
COLUMBARIUM CROSS, “Dove” detail @ 1st. Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA; Cast Concrete

Terra Cotta “Dove” detail for COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA. — COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION, “Dove” detail @ Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA; Terra Cotta
COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION, “Dove” detail @ Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA; Terra Cotta

Terra cotta “Lillies” detail for COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA. — COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION, “Lillies” detail @ Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA; Terra Cotta
COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION, “Lillies” detail @ Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA; Terra Cotta

Clay State, in-progress COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION with “Rose” detail for Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA. — COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION, “Rose” detail @ Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA; Clay State, in-progress
COLUMBARIUM MEDALLION, “Rose” detail @ Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA; Clay State, in-progress

Maquettes in Wax & Plastaline for COMPASSIONATE VICTORY. This piece is of a beautiful angel. — COMPASSIONATE VICTORY; Maquettes - Wax & Plastaline
COMPASSIONATE VICTORY; Maquettes - Wax & Plastaline

Richard welcomes a conversation with you or your organization about creating an artwork for your sacred spaces, columbarium, or private setting. Visit the Contact page to start a conversation about your project.