Grace Wilding Verified listing

My work explores what is carried inside and how it takes form in the body. I sculpt to reclaim women’s bodies and voices, creating exterior forms that hold what was once hidden. My Protector series pairs strong outer figures with vibrant interior elements, representing the heart, anger, and other essential forces that remain alive even in silence.

I work primarily in clay, resin, and polymer, sometimes leaving surfaces unrefined or intentionally cracked. These choices speak to endurance, transformation, and the honesty of materials that show their own history. My process is intuitive and physical, guided by what the form needs to say.

Raised among multiple cultures and shaped by both beauty and constraint, I create work that holds complexity. Each piece invites reflection on vitality, truth, and the possibility of repair. My sculptures are offerings of presence, shaping the wild unseen into tangible form.

My work centers on reclamation, healing, and the complexity of what we carry inside. I create sculptures that explore the intersections of nature, belief, and the reclamation of women’s bodies and voices. Many pieces pair strong exterior forms with vibrant interiors, representing essential forces such as the heart, anger, and resilience that remain alive within.

I draw inspiration from the cultures and landscapes I have lived in and traveled through, from deserts to coastlines to forests across the United States, Asia, and Europe. The natural world shapes the textures, forms, and movements within my work. My cross-cultural upbringing, early immersion in art history, and career in education and humanitarian design inform my practice and my commitment to creating art that speaks to beauty, vitality, and transformation.

Experience

• Founder and Lead Artist, Grace Wilding Art (2022–present) Lead conceptual development and creation of tactile sculpture, fiber art, and immersive installations exploring healing, voice, and spiritual reclamation through personal and cultural narratives.
• Chief Designer, Center for Design Kindness (2020–present) Directed visual storytelling, brand development, and design strategy for mission-driven organizations, translating complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant visuals that support social impact.
• Global Learning Leader, LDS Charities (2018–2022) Designed global programs grounded in audience listening; created visual communications and data visualizations to convey complex insights to diverse audiences. Taught art to refugee children as a tool for expression and connection.
• Senior Director of Global Learning Design, Visa Inc. (2013–2018) Collaborated with museums to develop immersive learning environments, including physical installations, digital art, and AR/VR experiences. Led brand strategy for Visa University.

Education

• Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), Global Development Practice | Harvard
• Graduate Certificate, Social Justice | Harvard Extension School
• Master of Education (M. Ed.), | Weber State University
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Recreation Mgmt and Youth Leadership | Brigham Young University

Leadership and Service Roles

• Board Chair, Know Your Lemons Foundation
• Program Design and Community Outreach, TEDx St. George
• Program Co-Chair, Advancing Open Education Sustainability
• Leadership Advisory Committee, Harvard Business Publishing
• Local Humanitarian Aid Leader, Self-Reliance, LDS Charities

Community Art and Engagement

• Leads expressive arts groups for Healing Feathers Grief Group
• Teaches hands-on sculpture workshops for adults and children
• Led stained glass classes for community education
• Taught art to refugee children through the International Rescue Committee using trauma-informed approaches
• Created public, participatory labyrinth installations
• Designed and facilitated programs integrating art, storytelling, and accessibility for nonprofit and community partners
• Presented at conferences and led workshops on human-centered design, accessibility, and social impact

Recognition and Awards

• Spark Innovation Grant recipient, Harvard Innovation Labs
• Learning program design recognized by Bersin by Deloitte
• Featured presenter, United Nations Civil Society Conference on Human-Centered Design for Impact

Publications

• Featured in Arts to Hearts: Art & Woman book (2025)
• Published in Exhibitionist Journal (AAM), “Museums Remixed” and multiple peer-reviewed journals

Exhibitions

• 2026 (upcoming) After Silence, The Glass Outhouse Gallery, 29 Palms, CA — Solo Exhibition
• 2025 Animals of the Planet, Biafarin Online Exhibition (organized by Gallerium) — Group Exhibition (catalogue, p. 42)
• 2025 Life and Death, Biafarin Online Exhibition (by Gallerium) — Group Exhibition
• 2025 True Beauty, Biafarin Online Exhibition (by Gallerium) — Group Exhibition
• 2024 Desert Labyrinth, Community Open Space, Joshua Tree National Landmark, UT/AZ Border — Solo Exhibition