Freddie Ratkovsky (they/he/she)

Illustration and Print-media

Multi-Disciplinary Artist

Using a blend of print and analog, narrative illustration my work seeks to create a playful and engaging moment. My practice involves reflecting on contemporary culture where we see a great return to hand-craft and art for arts sake.

Focus and medium

My credentials

Niagara College- NOTL, 2014-2015

Certificate, Art and Design Fundamentals

OCAD University (sabbatical)

Bachelor of Design: Illustration- 2016-23

Freelance Illustrator, 2018-present

What Does The River Remember?

Multi-media mural for Don River Radio Residency, OCAD U and Mare Liberum

2021-22

Don River Radio; In Which We Draw A People’s Map Of The Don River

Mural installation and print run for boat launch on Don River, Tkaronto

My Past Projects

The Garden- Letters to A Future Queer, Lovers Art Club

Collaboration with Matt Xie and Tash Pinguelo, live mural painting for Pride TO 2022

Domain: A Place To Call Home

Live-mural painting for Buskerfest, EpilepsyTO

Recent Projects:

Inter-disciplinary Art Science workshop with UCC Norval, collaborating with Mare Liberum, Shannon Gerard and Bran Latcham

Currently on consignment at Tango Palace Coffee Co., Riverdale T’karonto

Let's work together!

Social

@eldritch.thembo on Instagram

Phone

(289) 969-1296

Email

em.ratkovsky@gmail.com