Gabrielle Senza is a transdisciplinary artist, educator, and creative researcher whose work navigates the complex terrain of visibility, identity, and systemic injustice. Her artistic practice, spanning from installations to performances, confronts social and environmental issues through deeply engaged, participatory art. Her works are part of major collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art, and have been exhibited in venues across the globe.
In 2017, Gabrielle founded the In/Visibility Lab, a creative research platform that investigates the boundaries between seen and unseen, heard and unheard. Through exhibitions, workshops, and public activations, the Lab creates spaces for exploring marginalized experiences and amplifying voices often silenced by societal structures. Her commitment to visibility is also evident in her long-standing initiative, 1000 Invisible Things, a project that interrogates how we perceive and relate to the unseen forces shaping our lives.
As the founder of the Walk Unafraid Foundation, Gabrielle supports underrepresented artists—including women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and people with disabilities—to foster a culture of compassion and unity through innovative collaborations. The foundation’s projects and workshops inspire creative activism, building bridges across communities and encouraging dialogue around pressing social, racial, environmental, and economic issues.
Gabrielle’s practice is deeply influenced by her personal journey of overcoming trauma and reclaiming her voice. Her work not only challenges oppressive norms but also serves as a testament to the transformative power of art in healing and activism. She has been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships, including the Unsung Hero Award at the Berkshire Nonprofit Awards and fellowships at ZK/U Center for Art and Urbanistics in Berlin.
In addition to her visual art and activism, Gabrielle is the host of The Thriving Creative podcast and leads the C.R.E.A.T.E. Collective, a community dedicated to helping artists thrive both creatively and financially. Her vision extends beyond art-making; she cultivates spaces where creativity meets advocacy, inviting others to engage, collaborate, and, most importantly, walk unafraid.
Gabrielle’s recent projects include Antarctica Temporalis, an ambitious eco-art initiative that uses the power of ephemeral art to inspire climate action, and the ongoing musical and multimedia composition derived from her In/Visibility research, which transforms the emotional frequencies of participants’ experiences into immersive soundscapes. Whether through her art, research, or mentorship, Gabrielle’s work embodies a steadfast commitment to creating a world where everyone can be seen, heard, and celebrated.