In the last of five films, artist Carrie Ravenscroft looks forward to her future with a hard-won confidence in her neurodivergent identity. Part therapy, part memoir, these detailed and intricate works provided a lifeline for Carrie, sublimating her pain into paint.
Part5
Imagining a more inclusive world
Artwork and commentary by Carrie Ravenscroftfilm by Benjamin Gilbertproduced by Lalita Kaplish
- Short film
- Serial
In this artwork, I tried to convey recovery and the validation that having a neurodivergent identity has given me. I feel like I'm part of a community now and I actually see a future for myself.
Produced by Lalita Kaplish
Artwork and commentary by Carrie Ravenscroft
Photography and animation by Benjamin Gilbert
Music track ‘Snow & Sand’ by j’san x epektase, 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.