5 Degrees of Vision

A Solo Exhibition by Clarke Reynolds

Venues: Dorsett Hotel, Shepherd’s Bush & Grove Gallery, London

Media Coverage: Sky News, GB News, Times Radio, London Live

Interviewed by: Josie Gibson

In 2024, I proudly launched my second solo exhibition in London, 5 Degrees of Vision — an immersive and playful exploration of blindness through the digital nostalgia of the 1980s. Exhibited across two prominent venues — the Dorsett Hotel in Shepherd’s Bush and Grove Gallery — this body of work reimagined sight loss through the lens of iconic retro computer graphics, from Pac-Man to Tetris, and transformed pixelated memory into powerful storytelling.

Concept & Themes:

5 Degrees of Vision invites viewers to see the world from the limited tunnel of partial sight — my own lived experience — using the building blocks of early digital imagery.

The familiar aesthetics of 80s arcade games became a metaphor for how visually impaired people navigate life:

Pac-Man chasing freedom down a maze of accessibility barriers
Tetris blocks falling unpredictably like the uncertainty of sight loss
Pixelated maps of the London Underground showing the complexity of travelling blind in a city built for the sighted

Each piece is textured and tactile, encouraging sighted and blind audiences alike to explore the artwork by touch, with braille seamlessly integrated into the visual language — turning classic graphics into inclusive, story-filled canvases.

Media & Public Engagement:

The exhibition gained national attention, with features and interviews on:

• Sky News
• GB News
• Times Radio
• London Live

In a highlight moment, I was interviewed by Josie Gibson, whose empathetic coverage brought the message of inclusive art to a broad and diverse audience.

These media appearances allowed me to speak publicly about the realities of blind life, challenging misconceptions and redefining what visual art can be when everyone is invited to participate.

“We grew up watching pixels form our favourite games — I now use them to tell my story as a blind artist, one dot at a time.”— Clarke Reynolds

Impact:

Raised awareness of sight loss through accessible visual art
Brought tactile and braille-based art into hospitality and gallery spaces
Fostered conversations around disability, independence, and creative inclusion
Expanded the reach of inclusive art into mainstream media

5 Degrees of Vision was a step forward in proving that visual art doesn’t have to be seen — it can be felt, understood, and loved by everyone.