Pillow for children
Cover art
InSight – Spring 2025
Pillow for Children (2022), colour pencil, graphite, translucent paper, brush and fine line pens
Artist statement
As the youngest of six and the daughter of a woodworker and a seamstress, my journey as a multimedia artist began early. Inspired by stories of pain and resilience in my therapy room and informed by my own experiences, my art presents the complexities of humanity that often elude words, offering validation to those who feel unseen.
Pillow for Children (2022), created for the exhibition Dream of Longing, captures a young girl’s deep yearning to be known and loved within her unconscious – a realm more accessible in sleep. Being nurtured is fundamental to our sense of self and a universal human need; together with image creation, these elements transcend language to facilitate neurobiological change, offering hope and new possibilities.
My work promotes hope while exploring the interplay between humanity and creativity in therapeutic processes. I cherish the transformative moment when the internal becomes external, when one finds the courage to let go and trust that the unknown might hold more potential than we could ask or imagine.
I hope viewers of my art engage with their own experiences, finding solace and connection – perhaps a shared journey of healing in a fragmented world.
I cherish the transformative moment when the internal becomes external, when one finds the courage to let go and trust that the unknown might hold more potential than we could ask or imagine.
Rebekah holds a BA in Fashion and an MA in Art Psychotherapy, along with advanced training in complex trauma. She works in schools around Bath, supporting those facing uncertainties, fears and anxieties about the future. Through individual and group art therapy sessions, participants can enhance communication, improve well-being, and build self-confidence, regardless of artistic skill.
Through a holistic approach to her art therapy practice, Rebekah aims to fosters collaboration with families and integrate support from teachers and professionals, deepening the understanding of how physiology, thoughts, emotions, the unconscious and relationships influence overall wellbeing.
How to submit your artwork
Rebekah’s art was submitted and selected for our online galleries. We are always looking for new artworks to share, and we often run themed calls for artwork.