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Touching the Stars: How One Blind Artist Etched a New Language Into Metal

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It’s funny how sometimes, the things you create while just trying to be yourself… end up changing everything. For most of my life, I assumed tactile metal art must already be “a thing.” I figured if I could figure it out, surely other blind artists had too. Turns out? I might’ve invented a new style of art—without even knowing it. Image:  Embossed metallic artwork in a black frame, featuring a boar with a pig nestled inside its body, symbolizing "My Inner Child." Ornate patterns, Braille, and text appear above the animals. [ ] That’s what makes Zodiac Crossroads , my solo exhibition currently showing at The Annex Gallery in Richmond, BC, so surreal. 🗓️ Exhibit runs from May 4 – September 14, 2025 📍 The Annex Gallery, Richmond Cultural Centre Annex 📍 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC V6Y 1R8 🎟️ Admission is free This isn’t just another show. For me, it’s a homecoming. Richmond: My City, My Return Image:  The Pisces Scam: Embossed metallic artwork showing ox, cat, ra...