Ivester Art Gallery was established on the premise that Art serves as a form of therapy. The notion of Art Therapy isn’t novel; it’s been acknowledged for some time that the arts can be a healing force. When compared to conventional therapy methods, Art Therapy stands out as it carries none of the adverse side effects that can accompany other treatments. I turned to sketching as a means to alleviate my own anxiety, and the transformation has been remarkable.

Art, for me, began as healing. It still is.

I know my work may stir emotion—sometimes connection, sometimes discomfort. Not everyone will understand it, and that’s okay. Each reaction says more about the viewer’s journey than my own.

What keeps me grounded is remembering why I create:
To transform pain into something honest.
To give shape to healing.
To offer beauty born from struggle.

This is my truth, and I stand in it—whether met with support, silence, or scrutiny.

I appreciate your visit to my site –

Jodi Ivester