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Portraits in FaithSeeing the Other
Who do you see as "the other"? And when have you been the other yourself?
500 people. 30 countries. One journey.
For nearly a quarter century, Daniel Epstein has traveled to more than 30 countries, photographing 500 people and interviewing each about their spiritual journey. Put side by side, their portraits make a quiet argument: all of us are on the same journey, and there is no "other."
Rev. Gina Alicea, director of the Corvus Gallery at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, found Daniel's work through his website and book and brought it to her students. That became Seeing the Other, which premiered in Chicago in 2023 and went on to a 10-month run at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville.
Now it comes to Principia, on view throughout the fall and celebrated on the opening night of our interfaith conference.
Visit the Exhibit
October 1 through December 1
Marshall Brooks Library
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday closed
Except a special showing on October 17
11 a.m. – 4 p.m
Sunday 1 p.m – 5 p.m.
Radford Art Studio
Daily: 8 p.m. – 8 p.m
About the Artists
DANIEL K. EPSTEIN earned an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and a B.A. in Business Administration/Accounting from Georgia State University. An entrepreneur, consultant, author, and photographer, Daniel created Portraits in Faith, an exploration of beliefs held by over 500 individuals in 30 countries. He also created the Portraits in Faith Foundation, LLC, as a nonprofit to promote the idea that there is no “other.” The nonprofit supports programs such as “sacred listening” in schools, prisons, and other communities of concerned citizens.
GINA ALICEA is a licensed spiritual practitioner through the Centers for Spiritual Living, and a minister, Gina obtained an MFA from Northern Illinois University, an M.Ed. from DePaul University, and an Interfaith Ministry degree from Emerson Theological Institute. Also an artist, and educator, Gina is the director of the Corvus Gallery on campus at The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Gina created the Portraits in Faith: Seeing the Other exhibition in 2022 and serves as curator for future exhibitions around the world.
