RAS STUDIO
RAS STUDIO
RAS STUDIO
(The creative practice of Raevin A Shirley)
Hey, I’m RAEV, a multidisciplinary artist based between New York City and Charlotte, NC. Professional over-thinker that likes to make stuff.
RAEV’s practice is deeply rooted in intuition and reflection, using art-making to explore her natural curiosities about human nature, spirituality, emotional presence, and self-perception. She draws inspiration from everyday life, the mundane as much as the surreal. Working primarily in acrylic and sometimes other mediums, RAEV remains experimental in color and style, with a consistent interest in bold portraiture, contrasting colors, and loose, expressive strokes. She is often drawn to emphasize the subjects' spiritual connections to themselves and others through her interpretations of the third eye and its significance. She allows each piece to guide its own journey, holding space for vulnerability, growth, and meaningful connection with the viewer.
Commissions are currently open.
EXHIBITIONS
All American: Contemporary Perspectives from HBCU Artists @ArtSpace Gallery
Creative Night @ Dojo Studios
2026
Raleigh, NC
2023
Capitol Heights, MD
Duality of The Black Experience @ Arts In Color Gallery
2022
Washington DC
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I’ll try my very best to reply within 48 hours. Let’s make something !