Julia Karrys is an art therapist based in Arizona and an internationally recognized ceramic sculptor. She holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Arizona State University and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a licensed therapist, she specializes in treating grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, integrating her clinical expertise with her studio practice to design mental health programs rooted in the universal language of art.

Julia’s sculptural work focuses on clay masks and figurative forms that explore the emotional weight of grief, identity, and resilience. Her solo exhibition HIGH FIRE examines the shared temperature at which both clay becomes permanent and bodies turn to ash—symbolizing the transformative nature of loss. The show draws from her first poetry collection, Death Do Us Part, and her forthcoming second book, Maiden Name (2025).

Through her community workshops and exhibitions, Julia invites others to engage with art as a means of healing and self-discovery. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the SEA(S) International Art Exhibit in Kefalonia, Greece.