Ryan Kirkpatrick is an assistant professor in the School of Art. He specializes in art therapy, specifically exploring how personal disclosure can transform creative responses into shared, idea-driven art. He integrates mental health initiatives with contemporary art methodologies to address broader issues and experiences in mental health. As a therapist, Kirkpatrick has worked at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, and Thresholds, Chicago, Illinois. He received his MFA in interdisciplinary studio art from the San Francisco Art Institute.
Education
MA, Art Therapy and Counseling, School of The Art Institute of Chicago
MFA, Interdisciplinary Studio Art, San Francisco Art Institute
