Meet Mr Dot: The Blind Braille Artist

Meet Clarke Reynolds, a Portsmouth-based artist redefining art with braille. 

Following the loss of his sight, Clarke began channelling his energy into creating vibrant, tactile pieces that blend colour, texture, and Braille. His art is designed to be experienced by both sighted and visually impaired audiences, giving Braille new life with colour, meaning, and brightness. 

Braille, invented by Louis Braille at just 15, has transformed accessibility for the blind. As we celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2024, Clarke’s work is a powerful reminder that even when we lose sight, we never lose the ability to imagine.

Click here to watch the full video with Clarke, or here to read our interview with him.

Charity Check-in

At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article

RNIB. This charity offers support to blind and partially sighted people across the UK. Learn more here.

BlindAid. This is London's oldest charity for blind and visually impaired people, working to improve quality of life and promote independence. Support them here.

Guide Dogs UK. Guide Dogs support and raise awareness for blind and partially sighted people. Find out more here.

This article aligns with the UN SDG Reduced Inequalities.