Overview
Georgina Smart is a Guernsey-based artist and practising Art Therapist whose work explores the connections between people, nature and wellbeing. After completing a BA in Illustration at Bournemouth University and an MSc in Art Psychotherapy, Georgina developed a creative practice centered on observation, reflection and the restorative power of the natural world. Her paintings are inspired by Guernsey’s landscapes, birdlife and changing seasons, inviting viewers to pause and reconnect with the beauty found in everyday encounters with nature. Through her work, Georgina celebrates the sense of calm, grounding and joy that the natural environment can bring to our lives.
In her own words: "I completed a BA Illustration degree at Bournemouth University (2018–2021), where I developed my creative practice through drawing, observation, and visual storytelling. During this time, I wrote and illustrated a children’s book titled Hope, inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope is the thing with feathers”. This project explored themes of resilience, imagination, and emotional expression, and marked an important point in the development of my creative voice.
Following my degree, I went on to complete an MSc in Art Psychotherapy (2022–2024). This training strengthened my belief in art as a powerful tool for communication, reflection, and healing, particularly when words are not enough or difficult to find. My academic and clinical journey has been shaped by an ongoing interest in how creativity can support emotional wellbeing and foster connection with both self and others.
I am now a practising Art Therapist, working with individuals to support their mental health and wellbeing through creative processes. Alongside this professional role, I continue to maintain my own personal art practice, connecting with art for my own wellbeing and creative expression.
For this exhibition, ‘Land, Sea and Feathers’, I have focused on birds and the natural beauty of Guernsey. I am drawn to the interconnectedness between people, nature, and wellbeing, and how time in natural environments can offer grounding and relief. Observing birds in particular brings me a sense of calm and joy. This work reflects my response to Guernsey’s landscapes and birdlife, and is an invitation to slow down, notice, and reconnect with the quiet beauty found in everyday encounters with the natural world.”
Preview for NTG Members and Invitees of the artist:
Monday 3rd August 5pm until 7pm.
Exhibition opens at Art At The Park, The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park: Tuesday 4th August until Friday 4th September from 10am until 5pm daily.
We are family and access-friendly, and look forward to see you!