Overview
We are delighted to welcome back Rosanne Guille MA (RCA) to Art at The Park at the Folk and Costume Museum this July, with her latest exhibition Marine Life.
Raised in Sark, Rosanne’s deep connection to the natural world was shaped early on by island life. She went on to study Natural History Illustration and Ecological Studies at Bournemouth before continuing her training at the Royal College of Art in London. Her work has since been exhibited widely, including with the Society of Wildlife Artists and the Royal Miniature Society, and is held in collections around the world.
Rosanne is perhaps best known for her work with the Artists for Nature Foundation, an international non-profit organisation bringing artists together to respond to threatened landscapes and environments. Notably, she led the ambitious Art for the Love of Sark project in 2011–12, drawing international attention to the island’s unique character and fragility. In 2025 Rosie organized ‘Exile & Return’ a group exhibition at St Peter’s Church & rectory in Guernsey to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Bailiwick’s Liberation from Nazi Occupation. She was also invited to work on the Artists for Nature Foundation’s latest project in Cordova, Alaska.
Now based in Guernsey, Rosanne draws daily inspiration from the island’s west coast beaches and headlands. Working predominantly outdoors, she has embraced watercolour and oil painting as a means of capturing fleeting moments of light, atmosphere and movement. As she reflects: “Painting gives me a sense of belonging. It enables an emotional response to a particular place in time and I hope this feeling is passed on through my paintings to the viewer.”
In Marine Life, Rosanne returns to a subject that has long defined her work. From the rhythms of fishing communities to the rich diversity of coastal wildlife, the exhibition celebrates the enduring relationship between islanders and the sea. It is both a personal exploration and a wider reflection on the marine environment that surrounds and sustains us.
This thoughtful and atmospheric exhibition offers visitors the chance to experience the coast through Rosanne’s eyes—alive with movement, memory and meaning.
National Trust of Guernsey Members and Artist's Invitees Preview: Monday 7 July
Exhibition: Tuesday 8 July – Friday 31 July
Free entry and access-friendly.
We look forward to welcoming you!