“Bob” by Jenna Huckstep

Portraits by Wayne Adams, Chris Dant, Jenna Huckstep, and Jennie Kimbrough

Join us for the opening reception of Imago Dei on Saturday, July 16th from 4-6pm. There will be two artist talks by Jenna Huckstep and Chris Dant at 4:30pm.

Imago Dei is the Latin phrase referring to the provocative biblical teaching that humans are created “in the image of God.” This idea is first introduced in Genesis 1:26: “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.’” The meaning of this phrase has been debated for millennia. That humans somehow portray God’s likeness is a great mystery and the doctrine of Imago Dei provides a theological foundation for upholding the equality and value of all people. 

The artists in this exhibit each portray the human image with an intent to see the divine likeness held there.