Hevey mentioned Sunny Taylor and Lehrer as examples of artists known only within disability circles (as disabled artists), and Close as an artist known outside of those circles and as such not a ‘disabled artist’ but an artist. I am familiar with Close’s work, but haven’t really engaged with it in any depth until now. Continue reading “Chuck Close”
Category: Chuck Close
Facing Dyslexia: The Education of Chuck Close
This paper, by professor of psychology Ken Gobbo, looks at how Close’s dyslexia and prosopagnosia led to him developing his unique style. It also makes clear that it was the loving environment provided by his parents, together with the encouragement of Close’s teacher that motivated him to become a professional artist. Continue reading “Facing Dyslexia: The Education of Chuck Close”
Bruce Gilden
Although I have not experienced Close’s work at first hand, I had a similar unsettling experience when I saw the close up colour portraits by Bruce Gilden at the exhibition Eyes Wide Open!. Continue reading “Bruce Gilden”
Carl Whetham photography 