As a legally blind photographer, I work with textures, colors and light patterns, that present themselves to me, I concentrate on positioning and depth of images without interference by smaller details, which, to my eyes, simply don’t exist. I am generally happy with my results.
Many people with low vision are actually visual learners. I am one. If we learn visually, we can produce unique and powerful visual art for everyone to enjoy. What greater joy can any artist experience than to share their joy with their audience, and to encourage others to pursue their passions, no matter the obstacles?
Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture is a Vancouver based arts non-profit that supports and promotes artists who identify as living with disabilities.