Reassembled Self by Rae Sabine This collage reconstructs a childhood image by replacing the original head and comfort object with my current self and Shōga (his expression makes me giggle). Keeping the same childhood body and pose supports continuity and integration, inviting connection between past and present versions of self. Surrounded by the colours of the non-binary flag, the work explores identity, self-recognition, and the reclaiming of personal narrative through imag

Shōga’s Green Kingdom by Rae Sabine Green leaves frame Shōga’s face so still Bright green eyes locked with curious will Quiet king peeks through the green no sound at all in his leafy scene One paw lifts slow and sly then crash Pot plant says goodbye #shōga #shōgacat #creativetherapist #arttherapistart #gingercatart

Echoes Along the Yellow Road by Rae Sabine Two houses. Two yellow roads. At first glance, almost the same. The strange thing about repetition is how quickly the body thinks it knows the way. Roads can feel familiar before I have even arrived. Almost rehearsed. Almost remembered. And still, the houses are not the same. Each one holds its own structure, its own quiet complexity. This became a reflection on the pull to assume sameness and the discipline of staying curious. A rem

Self-Portrait in Green by Rae Sabine This abstract self-portrait was created in response to a prompt from supervision: to paint what “not nice Rae” looks like. Rather than depicting a recognisable face, the piece explores identity through colour, movement, and texture. Vibrant strokes of green dominate the canvas, echoing the presence and motion of my bright green hair. The painting reflects raw energy and presence: shaved sides catching the light, vibrant strands whipping fr

Unmasked Intensity by Rae Sabine This piece developed over several art therapy sessions as I explored representing my neurodivergent experience. On corrugated cardboard, I painted thousands of bright orange watercolour marks first, then layered two purples to form the violet field over them. The orange pushes through in places, glowing luminously where it emerges, settling into the ridges and valleys. These clusters reflect how sensations, thoughts and details arrive all at o

Bracketing (In)(Out) by Rae Sabine This piece emerged after an art therapy supervision session, a raw and messy reflection on bracketing in or out my identity as a chronically ill therapist and supervisor. The heavy black brushstrokes represent bracketing out my illness during sessions, pushing it aside and containing it so I can hold space fully for participants. They feel jagged and storm like, mirroring how chronic illness intrudes and demands ongoing management. Beneath t

“The idea behind this piece is a smooth, polished armor being overtaken by messy, organic elements. It represents how we can put on a mask for ourselves or others, but the things we try to hide or suppress will inevitably resurface and consume us.” This participant gave me consent to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #creativetherapy #creativeandexperientialtherapist #creativetherapist #puppetart