Work in our culture is often boiled down to labor statistics: unemployment numbers, wage disparities, poverty rates, salaries, and gross domestic product. These factors have a place but are not at the center of a person’s experience of work. This exhibit, predominantly through the lens of photographer Ileya Grosman and the papal encyclical Laborem Exercens, explores the question Why We Work.

We were asked to create a collection of video testimonials to support Giving Day, a fundraising event for Our Lady of Victory. The purpose of these testimonials was to showcase the impact of the school's education, the community it fosters, and the benefits of supporting the institution. The videos would feature students, teachers, and parents sharing their experiences and success stories, highlighting the value of a classical education and the importance of funding scholarships, recruiting high-quality teachers, and providing for facilities expenses. By sharing these testimonials, the goal was to inspire donors to contribute generously and help form the next generation of joyful Catholic leaders.