Martyrs in Monochrome: The Witness of Women, Christian Resilience, and Photopoetry

Christina Hubbard

April 9–May 8, 2025
UPCOMING EXHIBITION | APRIL 9, 2025 - MAY 8, 2025
Artist Presentation - Wednesday, April 9, 3 - 4 pm, Room 10
Opening Reception -  Wednesday, April 9, 4 - 7 pm 



Reflecting on her lifelong passion for storytelling that started from a childhood fascination with National Geographic profiles, Christina explores the connection between the accounts of early Christian martyrs and the lives of nine resilient women, captured through powerful black-and-white portraiture. Combining meditative, bold poetry with photography, she highlights themes of tragedy, beauty, and wisdom. Christina’s Martyrs in Monochrome: The Witness of Women, Christian Resilience, and Photopoetry explores the hidden resilience within all people, showcasing the strength and vulnerability of the subjects in a way that resonates deeply with modern audiences.
About the Artist

Christina Hubbard is an artist and poet based on the suburban prairie of Kansas City. She is currently completing her Master of Arts in Theological Studies with a concentration in Christianity and the Arts at Regent College. Christina holds a BA in English from William Jewell College and is a graduate of the Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. As an internationally published writer and entrepreneur, Christina’s work focuses on the power of community and creative practice to transform a person's spirituality. Originally trained in writing and music, she is a self-taught photographer exploring black-and-white portraiture through poetic storytelling. At Regent, Christina has explored how early Christian women’s narratives influence belief, virtue, and modern faith practice. Her work asks questions about courage, connection, and sacrifice to redefine current understandings of suffering, family, and resilience.





The Dal Schindell Gallery is located at Regent College, which sits on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation.