I am an artist living and working in Scotland, UK. I make collage and assemblage art with found objects. When working with found photographs I try to evoke memory, to draw a visual poem that can turn anonymity into identity. I work with curiosity and with a sense of wonder, discovering a return to my roots as a gatherer and connecting to my ancestors. As a self-learner, I approach my work with humility and a constant desire to expand my skills and push my creative boundaries.
In my work, I aim to tap into the collective unconscious, with works that explore loss and play, memory and identity. I like to offer a suggestion, or a glimpse, but the deeper understanding of my work comes from the emotional response of who observes, through their perception in the present moment. With a deep reverence for old, discarded, and forgotten papers and photographs, I strive to celebrate their beauty and potential in my collage and mixed media pieces.
Working for me is a personal and meditative practice that I explore mindfully, following my intuition. This is also reflected in the way that I teach, encouraging discovery and play, celebrating mistakes and insights. I offer prerecorded classes that can be explored at your own pace, in person workshops, and also live online classes that I intentionally keep small. I feel privileged to be able to offer sacred and intimate circles where we can feel safe to express ourselves creatively and even begin to heal together.
Accordion Houses
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“I am in endless admiration”
“Astonishingly beautiful, a true treasure which gives new insight and beauty on every page. Full of wonderful care and engagement with the world.
You have a lot of poetic vision, and also talent - and you add to the sum of the world’s beauty - what greater calling can there be?”
Claire Steele
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“Your teaching skills are terrific”
“I really loved watching your process.
I was an art teacher for over 36 years- I was a mentor teacher and also supervised student teachers - I mention this because I know fine teaching when I see it and your teaching skills are terrific Jack.”
Terry Garrett
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“Classes offered by Jack Ravi never disappoint!”
“Jack’s series of workshops for Found Photos Friday will take you back in time, yet keep you in the present. Each month was like opening a gift… an abundance of creative ideas to enhance your found photos or in my case…hundreds of old photos from my family archives.
You’ll walk away with ideas to last a lifetime!”
Robin Craig
