The Porch of His Presence

Faces: Wall One

An Exhibition from Porch of His Presence

The human face is a landscape of its own—etched with time, lit by experience, shaped by hope, loss, humor, wonder, and longing. In this first wall of our “Faces” exhibition, we present six portraits, each painted in a quiet, painterly style. These are not celebrities or models. They are the everyday sacred: a child with missing teeth, a tattooed librarian, a boy with a straw hat, a barefoot child, a nun with folded hands, and a weathered boxer. May you look into their eyes and see something more than character—may you see story, spirit, and soul.

"The Laughing Child"

Unfiltered joy spills from her missing teeth and closed eyes. The world hasn't told her yet to quiet down.

"The Tattooed Librarian"

A sleeve of ink, a stack of books, and a gaze that balances rebellion with reverence.

"The Boy in the Straw Hat"

Eyes wide and solemn, he sits between innocence and something harder—something already learned.

"The Barefoot Boy"

Dust on his knees, questions in his stare. There are no toys here, only time and survival.

"The Elderly Nun"

Fingers laced in prayer, a wisp of a smile, and the stillness of someone who has kept long vigils.

"The Retired Boxer"

Cauliflower ear, scarred brow, and something softer hiding behind the eyes—like a hymn he forgot he knew.

Each face in this gallery is a portrait of dignity, even when draped in hardship. They ask nothing of you but to be seen. And perhaps, in seeing them, you will also find something of yourself reflected in the frame.