Surviving the Invisible: Gabrielle Senza's Life-Changing Brush with Death

Stories from Under the Piano

In this episode of Stories from Under the Piano, Craig welcomes multidisciplinary artist, educator, and empowerment coach Gabrielle Senza. Gabrielle’s award-winning work, featured in prestigious collections like MoMA and the Whitney Museum, highlights the transformative power of art to heal, inspire, and create meaningful change.

Gabrielle shares a gripping and deeply personal story of survival—an unintentional brush with death caused by carbon monoxide poisoning during her teenage years. She reflects on how this pivotal moment transformed her perspective on life, inspiring her to embrace bold choices and live with purpose. The story is layered with curiosity, fear, determination, and a profound commitment to making every moment count.

Through Gabrielle's emotional journey, we hear about her creative and activist pursuits, including her work empowering others through art, advocating for environmental and social justice, and fostering connection through her Invisibility Laband Terraluna projects.

Following Gabrielle’s story, Craig improvises a unique piano composition inspired by her experience—a musical translation of the emotions, transitions, and revelations she shares.

Gabrielle also provides insight into her current projects, including a 23-part musical score and her environmental activism, encouraging listeners to take creative and meaningful action in their own lives.

Learn more about Gabrielle Senza of Gabrielle Senza Studio:

• Instagram: @gabriellesenzastudio
• LinkedIn: Gabrielle Senza
• YouTube: The Thriving Creative

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