A Delicate Sight uses darkness, closed books, unseen pictures and partially heard songs to explore the promise of the imagination. Initially a group of artists were asked to do darkness residences, in which they spent a period of time in complete blackout. From their experience they generated drawings, texts and films inspired by their time in the dark. A Delicate Sight showcases their work and also invites you to explore your own world of heightened senses.
From 2015 visual artist Sam Winston started using a blacked-out studio to make art in. Winston lived and drew without sight, creating images that were informed by sound, touch and the written word.
From 2015 visual artist Sam Winston started using a blacked-out studio to make art in. Winston lived and drew without sight, creating images that were informed by sound, touch and the written word.
Over five years he commissioned other creatives to explore this world of sensory reduction. Ranging from a few hours to overnight, each artist performed a darkness residency.
A Delicate Sight website features a new film by Anna Price and an accompanying guide to the dark. Photographed by Pietro Martini.
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A Delicate Sight website features a new film by Anna Price and an accompanying guide to the dark. Photographed by Pietro Martini.
