A BERKSHIRE charity is exhibiting a number of artworks by visually-impaired artists.
The exhibition on Wednesday, July, 6, will see pieces created by those supported by the charity who took part in workshop sessions.
Local artist Emma Major, who also experiences sight loss, led the sessions, inviting people who had never painted or created art before.
Clare Matthews, marketing and communications officer at Berkshire Vision, said: “Just because you have limited or no vision it doesn’t mean you can’t be creative.
“For some members, the art sessions led by blind artist Emma Major have been the first time they have tried painting,
“for others it has given them the confidence to pick up a paintbrush again.”
Now the charity will be exhibiting the works, giving the opportunity to meet the artists and explore their experiences of creating art with limited vision.
Ms Matthews explained: “The exhibition includes a collage of decorated vinyl records, abstract art on wood, digitally created pieces as well as pottery and models.
“As Grayson Perry said to Emma on his Art Club TV show, everyone is an artist.”
Berkshire Vision has been giving support to people experiencing sight loss in Berkshire for more than 100 years, and has been based in Reading since 1962.
The exhibition will take place at the Refectory at Reading Boys School on Wednesday, July 6, from 7pm.
The event is invite-only.
For more information, contact: clare.matthews@berkshirevision.org.uk
