about.
Hello, I'm Katie Henderson, an interdisciplinary arts practitioner based in South Wales, working at the intersection of creativity, health, and lived experience. Since graduating with a BA Honours in Creative and Therapeutic Arts in 2023, and now continuing my studies through a Master’s in Arts Practice (Arts, Health and Wellbeing), my practice has begun to shift and deepen. What began as community-based work has naturally evolved into a more focused exploration of arts in health.
My current work is rooted in personal narrative, exploring the realities of living with Type 1 diabetes and the complications that arise from this lifelong condition. Through a range of creative mediums, I aim to communicate the unseen complexities of diabetes—not just the medical, but the emotional, physical, and psychological impact it has on daily life. Through my personal practice and facilitation, I hope to foster understanding, challenge assumptions, and create space for others to connect through shared experience.
Looking ahead, I am committed to situating my practice more firmly within the landscape of arts in health in Wales. I am especially passionate about using creative interventions to support others living with diabetes, offering alternative ways to process, express, and navigate their journeys. Through both personal and collaborative work, my goal is to not only raise awareness but to contribute to meaningful conversations around chronic illness and wellbeing.
the glucose diaries.
The Glucose Diaries project seeks to illuminate the complexities of my diabetes and glucose management through an exploration of interdisciplinary approaches. Using a month’s worth of precise glucose graph data as a reference, I aimed to transform the self-perceived shame and embarrassment often associated with fluctuating glucose levels by reframing them in new and innovative ways. Beyond shifting my attitude and gaining new perspectives on my glucose readings, the project has provided an effective context to reflect on my daily glucose patterns, promoting positive behavioural changes and improved self-management as a result.
