In the fourth of five films, Carrie Ravenscroft explores how the style, technique and content of her art are all expressions of her neurodivergent mind. Part therapy, part memoir, these detailed and intricate works provided a lifeline for Carrie, sublimating her pain into paint.
Part4
The power of art
Artwork and commentary by Carrie Ravenscroftfilm by Benjamin Gilbertproduced by Lalita Kaplish
- Short film
- Serial
‘The power of art’ depicts the process that I go through when I’m making art. It’s a collage of the tangible and the surreal, fluid and expressive but within clearly defined boundaries.
Produced by Lalita Kaplish
Artwork and commentary by Carrie Ravenscroft
Photography and animation by Benjamin Gilbert
Music track ‘Fever’ by Psalm Trees, from ‘1 A.M. Study Session‘ – Lofi Girl
About the contributors
Carrie Ravenscroft
(she/her)
Artist
Carrie is a queer and neurodivergent artist from London. Her art practice focuses on women’s health, late diagnosis and the mind-body connection, which she communicates through colour, characters and symbolism in detailed, linked artworks. Recent creative projects include a neuroart exhibition in collaboration with neuroscientists at the Kings College ADHD Research Lab. Outside of making art, Carrie is a a mental health support worker and art psychotherapist at Mind, the mental health charity, and volunteers as a psychedelic first aider with the charity PsyCare.
Benjamin Gilbert
Filmmaker
Ben is a senior photographer for Wellcome. He is happiest when telling stories with his photographs, whether that be the health implications of rural-to-urban migration in India, or the dedication of the workers who power the NHS.
Lalita Kaplish
(she/her)
Editor/Producer
Lalita is a digital content editor at Wellcome Collection with particular interests in the history of science and medicine and discovering hidden stories in our collections.