Twenty artists who are deafblind are presenting a range of artwork in Touching Art an exhibition at artsdepot’s Apthorp Gallery in North Finchley, London. The exhibition runs until 18 July.
Organised by Sense, this exhibition gives a tactile and sensory experience for gallery visitors. Further details about visiting the exhibition are below.
A flame-covered double bass, a Jackson Pollock-inspired fluorescent oil painting, and countless colourful bowls are just some of the artworks on show at the exhibition. Since opening on 4 July the exhibition has been met with an enthusiastic response from artsdepot visitors, many of whom are engaging with deafblindness and Sense’s work for the first time.
Photos of the artwork can be viewed on Flickr.
Exhibition coordinator Graham Nolan said: “Touch is vital to the deafblind artists who have created the works in the exhibition. We think our eyes tell the truth, but they don’t always tell the full story. This exhibition will take you on a journey and challenge you to take on a deafblind artists’ perspective. Sense uses creative art everyday to encourage people to express themselves and communicate and it is great to be able to share this in a London gallery.”
Touching Art coincides with the play Not By Bread Alone by the acclaimed Israeli theatre company Nalaga’at, with actors who are deafblind. Find out on this website about the performance and how to book tickets for the play.
Exhibition details for visitors:
The exhibition runs until Sunday 18 July and is normally open from 12pm - 4pm. Except for:
Friday 9 July, 12pm – 10pm;
Sunday 11 July, 10am – 6.30pm
Tuesday 13 July, 12pm – 10pm
Apthorp Gallery, artsdepot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, London N12 0GA
Travel:
Northern Line tube - Finchley Central, West Finchley or Woodside Park. Visit the artsdepot website or call the Box Office for further travel information.
Box Office:
020 8369 5454 - voice
1800102083695454 - typetalk for deaf and hard of hearing
