Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun
Shepherd of the Sun

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While creating 'Shepherd of the Sun' Michael Lyons began to think of the good shepherd of Christianity, but the discs also seemed to have a planetary or solar reference, bringing a more primitive or pagan association. Both notions are reflected in the title: Orion, the mythological hunter, is often referred to as the Shepherd and the constellation is associated with the sun-god.
Title

Shepherd of the Sun

Date

1994

Medium

painted steel

Accession number

E14_AM_S062

Acquisition method

purchased by Canary Wharf Group

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Canary Wharf Group

Custodian

Canary Wharf Group

Work status

extant

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

rooftop garden opening times

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