Grace Gutierrez is a Colorado-based artist working in a variety of mediums including painting, ceramics, sculpture, and video art. Her work celebrates her mixed-race, Chicanx identity, and is a response to deeply personal experiences as well as her family’s experiences navigating culture, heritage, and stereotypes. She is inspired by Mexican folk art, folklore, and literature. Constant reflection of community and cultural pride helps her build sentimental narratives to encourage empathy, equity, and pride within our communities.

Born and raised in Longmont, Colorado, Gutierrez still resides in her hometown and works to expand creative opportunities for local artists. She received her BFA with an emphasis in painting and ceramics from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2020.