In the third of a series of five films about her art, Carrie Ravenscroft considers how her personal struggles reflect the wider female experiences of ADHD. Part therapy, part memoir, these detailed and intricate works provided a lifeline for Carrie, sublimating her pain into paint.
Part3
Gender gap
Artwork and commentary by Carrie Ravenscroftfilm by Benjamin Gilbertproduced by Lalita Kaplish
- Short film
- Serial
This artwork, called ‘Gender gap: being neurodivergent and female’, is about battling for a diagnosis and medication for my ADHD.
Produced by Lalita Kaplish
Artwork and commentary by Carrie Ravenscroft
Photography and animation by Benjamin Gilbert
Music track ‘Reflections’ by BluntOne, 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.