Oh My God - Glitter on canvas -Stanley Manthyng

“Oh My God” reimagines the figure of Jesus through a lens of contemporary iconography and pop aesthetic. Rendered in shimmering glitter, this portrait invites both reverence and reflection — not just on the divinity of the subject, but on how icons are constructed, adored, and reinterpreted across time and culture.

The process begins with a carefully selected image — one that captures a moment of intensity or presence. This is hand-painted onto canvas, then layered with fine glitter to elevate the subject and draw the eye. The glitter is applied meticulously, not just for shine, but to create depth, dimension, and a kind of quiet radiance that shifts with the light.