LOVE in Braille

In April 2022, I travelled to the United States for my first international residency—a monumental moment in my journey as a blind visual artist. Hosted in Tallahassee, Florida, this month-long residency culminated in a world-first: the largest braille mural ever created.

Using my white cane as a compass, I physically mapped out and created braille dots on the ground that spelled the word LOVE—a word that connects every human being. Each dot was transformed into a huge circular canvas, and within each one, I paid tribute to my host country by incorporating the Stars and Stripes of the American flag.

From above, captured in a striking drone shot, you can see the incredible scale of the piece. It wasn’t just a mural—it was a message. Bold, proud, and inclusive. It invited both blind and sighted communities to experience art in a way they never had before—through touch, colour, and emotion.

The most powerful part of this project wasn’t just the mural itself—it was the people. I had the honour of spending time with visually impaired children at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Tallahassee. Their energy, questions, and connection to the work deeply moved me. It reminded me that art isn’t about what we see—it’s about what we feel, what we connect to, and how it empowers us.

This mural wasn’t just about setting records. It was about changing perceptions. About bringing braille into the spotlight as a bold, beautiful, and visual language. It was about giving people of all ages and abilities a chance to feel the word LOVE—both literally and emotionally.

This residency was a defining chapter in my career and a celebration of what’s possible when accessibility, creativity, and community come together.