Nikhil Kirsh
Director and Space Holder
Nikhil has worked as a full time visual artist and mentor for 20 years. During this time he has been refining his vision for this project.
“Each painting feels like another step to the Temple”.
He currently works with combinations of geometric form on large scale canvases using mostly natural pigments.
Nikhil has completed a deck of 49 ‘Alchemy Cards’ using his paintings and is currently working on a second deck. He has been offering one to one readings and received inspiring feedback. Testimonies available on his website.
Lucy Renée
Temple Academy Director
Lucy has worked with home-educated neurodivergent youth groups and teenage individuals for the last 6 years. Her unique service style is to elevate the profound gifts and interests of those blessed to be in her care.
She is the founder of Lurue Renée Agency, supporting artists to manifest their unique contributions and has also been sprinkling her magic as part of the Portal Dance team and the Mycelium project since their conception.
She is a professional photographer, graphic designer and toy designer/inventor. She can also solve any problem with her smile alone.
Matthew Adams
Sound Lord
Matthew is a musician known for his unique blend of acoustic and electronic elements.
AKA Manarva - he initiated a Frome ecstatic dance wave on New Year’s Day 2023, and continued to hold many refreshingly authentic dances in our various spaces. Last year he expanded this culture in Frome by establishing a rotation of other local DJs.
To join his Saturday/Sunday Night Ecstatic Dance WhatsApp Group, where details for his Frome events are announced, click here
He has also featured in many recorded conversations with Nikhil Kirsh since 2021, spanning subjects of art, life, death, and spirituality:
Harri Kirsh
Grants Administrator
Harri is a 14 year old entrepreneur who has shown advanced interest in business and economics. His own company, Snipps Detailing is a well known and respected car cleaning operation in Frome, that he runs with his business partner Caelan The Bird Man Jenkins.
A distinct feature of the Temple Project, is its youth-led delivery model. Young people are not only participants but are actively involved in shaping, organising and administering the project.
Harri’s capacity to interface gracefully with new technologies and ways of thinking, is a valuable asset to our team. We are honoured to be working with him.
Sonny Boy Wallens
Marketing Director
Sonny Boy Wallens (15) is a highly focused, passionate young filmmaker/director/actor. His regularly updated youtube channel @wollywoodstudios, is a treasure trove of film productions that demonstrate an unfettered stream of creative freedom and authenticity. His musical endeavours are equally charged. Find his debut single, Two Alive Chicks, on spotify and itunes.
A distinct feature of the Temple Project, is its youth-led delivery model. Young people are not only participants but are actively involved in shaping, organising and administering the project.
Sonny Boy’s experience promoting his own work and his enthusiasm about the project, has landed him the prestigious role of Marketing Director. We feel very grateful to have his energy on board.