Lucy T. Smith, an international award-winning botanical artist, has been passionately documenting the diversity of the plant world through her art and scientific illustrations for over thirty years. For twenty-four of those years, she worked as a freelance artist for the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew which holds hundreds of her artworks in its collection. Her exceptional talent has led to her illustrations being featured in numerous scientific journals worldwide. Lucy has taught botanical art for many organisations, and currently leads the teaching of botanical illustration courses at Kew.

Lucy's dedication and talent have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Jill Smythies Award for Botanical Illustration from the Linnean Society, two gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society, and First Prize (twice) in the Margaret Flockton Award for Botanical Illustration. In 2020, she was honoured with the Botanical Illustrator Award for Excellence in Scientific Botanical Art from the American Society of Botanical Artists.

In addition to her remarkable achievements, Lucy takes on custom commissions, with notable clients including a 90th birthday present for Sir David Attenborough.

For the first time ever, this exhibition brings together a selection of Lucy's artwork, showcasing her unique ability to combine art and science. The work is intricate, precise, and detailed, highlighting a diverse range of subjects.