Blind artist Clarke Reynolds explores sight loss and narrative through braille.
For ‘Braille Trilogy’ at Quay Arts, Clarke re-configures recent works from two solo exhibitions in combination with a new series titled ‘I miss colours but dot.dot.dot’ specially created for the West Gallery space.
This exhibition is the final in a trilogy that each explores themes around sight loss. These were ‘decoding Braille decoding me’ at the Base Newbury, ‘Journey by dots’ at Aspex Portsmouth and now, to complete the series, his new work ‘I miss colours but dot.dot.dot’.
A blind artist can coexist in mainstream art
The exhibition offers the viewer a chance to follow Clarke’s journey of proving to the art world that a blind artist can coexist in mainstream art.
With this exhibition Clarke will have accomplished three different solo shows at three prestigious galleries’ creating new work in each exhibition that delves into his sight loss and his learning of Braille, making it an art form and telling a story in words.
A rare treat for visitors coming to the gallery – they will be able to touch all the artworks.
Family drop-in art workshop
Clarke will also be running a family drop-in art workshop. Clarke says,
“Have you ever wondered what braille was or how can I read it…well join me the blind braille artist and together we can decode braille by colour and take home a treasured piece of art that you can share the secret behind this tactile code”.
Clarke will also be leading a free Artists’ Gallery tour. (Date and times below).
Whitmore: Coincides with installation of ‘Scan and Listen’ posters
Quay Arts Visual Arts manager, Ian Whitmore, says,
“As a visual arts centre we are excited to be working with a visually impaired/blind artist, supporting Clarke in showcasing his vibrant autobiographic and interactive work on the Isle of Wight. Clarke is a fantastic communicator and the talk and family drop-in workshop are not to be missed.
“Braille Trilogy coincides with the installation of our ‘Scan and Listen’ QR code posters supplied by ‘Sight for Wight’ which offer users an audible guide for navigating around the Arts Centre” so visitors will be able to feel and hear their way into the building and Clarkes exhibition.”
Events dates
‘Braille Trilogy’ takes place at Quay Arts from Saturday 8th October to Saturday 26th November. Open 9am – 5pm daily. Free entry.
The exhibition launch evening takes place between 6pm-8pm on Friday 14th October. All are welcome to this free event.
Saturday 29th October brings with it a Family Drop-in art workshop, ‘Exploring Brialle with Clarke Reynolds, between 11am – 1pm.
Also on the same day there will be an artist gallery tour / talk ‘In conversation with Clarke Reynolds, between 2-3pm.
Find out more
Find out more about Clarke Reynolds by visiting his Website or follow his Instagram account.
Visit the Quay Arts Website for more information.
News shared by Tayla on behalf of Quay Arts. Ed
