The Power of Touch

The Power of Touch

Solo Exhibition by Clarke Reynolds

Quantus Gallery, London • 11 January – 4 February 2023

“The Power of Touch” marked Clarke Reynolds’ first solo exhibition in the UK capital, hosted at London’s vibrant Quantus Gallery. In this groundbreaking show, Clarke—widely recognised as the UK’s first blind Braille artist—presents a series of tactile, colourful works that invite all visitors to engage through touch ʻ and ʼ sight .

Clarke transforms Braille—traditionally a tool for the blind—into a vivid visual medium. By encoding letters and words in brightly hued raised dots, he explores his personal journey and the experience of vision loss. Each work acts as both visual artwork and tactile narrative, offering a unique multi-sensory experience .

Visitors were encouraged to touch the artworks freely—no glass cases, no “do not touch” signs. Special glasses, provided by The Vision Foundation, allowed sighted guests to experience the art as those with visual impairment do . This approach redefines the boundaries of accessibility and perception in fine art.

Launched on World Braille Day, 11 January 2023, the exhibition garnered widespread attention:

Featured by BBC, Sky, ITV and Channel 5—showing Clarke demonstrating how each piece bridges sighted and visually impaired audiences.
Received a double‑page feature in the Express, spotlighting its cultural and avant‑garde significance.
Praised by Euronews as “a visually stunning and emotionally moving” experience .

This media visibility “opened doors” for Clarke, elevating his profile and cementing his reputation as an innovator in accessible art.

In Clarke’s words, “Braille is not meant to be seen—but I wanted to make it accessible for everyone.” Through experimental colour theory, narrative sequencing, and hands‑on interactivity, The Power of Touch delivers a profound sensory dialogue—challenging viewers to reconsider how art can communicate across sensory divides

This exhibition wasn’t just an artistic debut—it was a cultural landmark. By bringing Braille to a gallery context and inviting touch, it revamped public perception of disability, accessibility, and creative expression. It also set Clarke on a new trajectory: TV appearances, press coverage, and invitations to speak and teach.