MEET THE ARTIST
Art is more than what we see. It’s what we feel
CARISSA GEORGE | CONTEMPORARY MIXED -MEDIA ARTIST
More Than an Artist
I’m Carissa George, a Brisbane-based contemporary mixed-media artist, registered nurse and advocate.
My creative journey began in survival. Art became a way to process experiences, reclaim my voice and rediscover the parts of myself that had been overshadowed by survival.
Over time, what begun as something deeply personal grew into something much greater.
Through collections including Enough, Fearless Femmes and We No Longer Paint the Roses Red, my work has explored resilience, identity and the courage it takes to challenge the stories we have been told about ourselves.
Today, my practice continues to evolve through themes of autonomy, identity and becoming. My work explores what happens when we begin choosing ourselves again, recognising our own strength and discovering that we don’t have to remain defined by our past.
But my work doesn’t end at the canvas.
With a career in healthcare and a completed Master’s in Justice, I bring together lived experience, clinical knowledge and academic research to advocate for improved responses to domestic and family violence.
Through exhibitions, creative workshops, community partnerships and advocacy, I’m building a practice where art becomes more than something we see. It becomes a starting point for connection, conversation and meaningful change.
Art as a Pathway to Healing
My journey as a self-taught mixed-media artist began in 2022, when painting became a way to process experiences that words couldn’t always express.
What began as a deeply personal creative practice has evolved into a body of work exploring healing, resilience, identity and the courage to reclaim autonomy.
Through layers of oil paint, acrylics, its and expressive nark-making, I create symbolic portraits that reflect the complexities of rebuilding, rediscovering and reconnecting with ourselves.
My work is informed be lived experience, my career in nursing and my advocacy for people impacted by domestic and family violence.
Today, my art extends beyond the canvas through exhibitions, creative workshops and community collaborations that invite connection reflection and conversation.
The Art of Becoming
My work explores the space between who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming. through layered textures, symbolism and expressive figures, each painting invites reflection on identity choice and the quiet courage of transformation.
Beyond the Canvas
I believe art has the power ti create connection, open conversations and inspire meaningful change. My practice extends beyond the studio through creative experiences, community collaborations and advocacy.
Creative Workshops
Bringing people together through accessible, meaningful creative experiences that encourage self-expression, reflection and connection.
Community and Collaboration
Working alongside organisations such as the Lovewell Foundation to create opportunities for storytelling, empowerment and community connection through art.
Advocacy & Speaking
Combining lived experience, healthcare knowledge and academic research to contribute to conversations about domestic and family violence, trauma-informed practice and meaningful change.
Let’s create something Meaningful
Whether you’re looking to collaborate on a creative project, organise a worksop, invite me to speak or explore a partnership, I’d love to hear from you.