Grace grew up on Staten Island as a wild-hearted child with a profound curiosity for the natural world. Her fondest memories are of endless days spent outdoors—collecting leaves, searching for bugs, running, biking, and playing until sunset. As she grew older, she yearned for a deeper connection to nature, and in turn, outgrew the confines of home. Life in a densely populated city began to feel stifling.

Determined to find space to breathe and grow, she left the city behind to study architecture in Vermont. Her college years were spent immersed in the spectacular New England landscape. She took seasonal trail positions and nature based courses which allowed her to cultivate her love and knowledge of everything outdoors.

After graduation, Grace returned to New York City to begin her architecture career. The transient rhythm of apartment life often resulted in the transformation of her living room into a makeshift studio. She was captivated by the overlooked corners of the city—where industrial remnants slowly forfeited to nature’s quiet reclamation. She found inspiration and a sense of peace in a place where rust met root.

Seeking a broader sense of freedom, Grace eventually made the bold move to Alaska. Her creative expression found new depth. Her current body of work is a meditation on resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of self-knowledge in an often overwhelming and disconnected world. Her art explores the tension between chaos and calm, and reflects the enduring struggle to find one’s place in a society that so often defies understanding.