main content Grace C.

Informed by Space
Credit: Grace C.Artist Bio

Hi I’m Grace! I’m an art therapy graduate student and find inspiration in person-centered, trauma-informed care, and liberation practices. My current clinical work focuses on supporting pediatric clients who are experiencing a range of physical and emotional challenges; collaboratively creating spaces for them to explore and express their experiences through art. I am also currently co-conducting research with Kimberly Blackwell on disability advocacy and accessibility in art therapy, witnessing the experiences of both art therapists and artists with disabilities.

My creative process often involves layering—whether with paint, collage, or 3D materials (like these diamonds)—I hope to add depth and curiosity to my work, reflecting growth and healing that is reminiscent of the therapeutic process.

Artist Statement

Informed by Space reflects my learning as an emerging art therapist—a process shaped by patience, persistence, and care. Drawing inspiration from Peter Levine’s work on containment and expression, this piece symbolizes the dual roles clinicians hold in the therapeutic space; creating a safe, supportive environment while nurturing curiosity and exploration. The deliberate process of placing each diamond mirrors the intentional effort required to grow into this role, emphasizing the balance of structure and creativity that guides my art therapy practice.

This process also connects to the tools I share with my pediatric clients at my internship site, many of whom find comfort and grounding in similar repetitive, meditative activities. Through this creative process, I have reflected on my evolving professional identity and my understanding of transformative art therapy, both as a healing process for those we work with and a growth process for clinicians.