Born into a creative family, Gracie Morbitzer-Collins has always been drawn to the arts, storytelling and crafting curated experiences. At the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), she received a bachelor’s in the interior architecture and design program, studying museums, set design and immersive experiences. “The Modern Saints” is a project that was born out of Gracie’s transition from a Catholic education to CCAD. It showcases the saints painted with character, correct age and ethnicity, and modern style to show how human they were. She is always working on painting new commissions, fulfilling print orders, designing special projects and working to make the saints relatable by bringing them into the current day. In December of 2023, her first book, “The Modern Saints: Portraits and Reflections on the Saints,” was released. She also books speaking engagements all over the country and has been published in many articles and interviews about this work.
