The Helen Keller National Center and The Art Guild have collaborated on a new exhibit called Seeing Differently: Creativity Through Unique Perspectives.
The Helen Keller National Center is a national non-profit working with individuals who are blind, have low vision, are deaf-blind and/or have combined hearing-vision loss to live, work and thrive.
The new exhibit showcases a diverse range of tactile art pieces, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media creations crafted by deaf and blind participants from the Helen Keller National Center’s Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
“Seeing Differently” stands out as an immersive experience. It encourages visitors to touch and feel the artwork, exploring the artists’ unique perspectives through texture and form.
This approach not only makes art accessible to individuals with visual impairments but also challenges sighted visitors to experience creativity beyond traditional visual boundaries.
The exhibit provides a compelling human interest story, highlighting the remarkable talents and resilience of the deaf-blind community.
Visitors can view the exhibit now through Aug. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Art Guild in Manhasset (200 Port Washington Blvd.). The exhibit is sponsored by Hearts PW.
“This exhibit is a testament to the power of creativity and expression as our DeafBlind participants find ways to express themselves during their vocational rehabilitative training here at HKNC,” says Antonia Isnardi, Senior Art Instructor at Helen Keller National Center. “It’s an opportunity for the public to connect with the DeafBlind community in a meaningful way, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding through art.”
The Art Guild and the Helen Keller National Center thanks everyone who attended the opening reception including Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Nassau County Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti and Supervisor Jen DeSena, who presented each HKNC artist with a special proclamation.
The show is free and open to the public. Visit https://www.theartguild.org/ or https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc/ to learn more.
