Evolving Perspectives

I just came across a release from ZENIT news service reporting that several scholars aim to disprove Darwin's theory of evolution.  I will be the first to admit that I am no expert in creationism, Darwinism or intelligent design.  In spite of my ignorance, I cannot understand why the origins of man have to be explained by creationism OR evolution.  Why do these two concepts have to be mutually exclusive?  Many people in the creation camp will argue that man was created in the image of God.  What does God look like?  Is God a man or a woman?  What color hair does God have?  Is God white?  Perhaps the image of God has more to do with the qualities, rather than the physical appearance, of God.  Could it be that we were created with unchanging qualities that are very reflective of God?  Could it also be that our physical characteristics have changed over the years in response to our ever-changing environment?