683: Art Meant To Be Touched

<div>Annie Fennymore is an award-winning blind artist who was told that by the age of 40 she would completely lose her sight.  In response, she created a unique form of tactile art which she's been showcasing all across the UK, through exhibitions, workshops, collaborations and public talks. </div> <div> </div> <div>Having founded Blind Alley Art, Annie now uses her tactile art to encourage anyone who is worried their sight loss might be a barrier to art, to not give up hope. <br> <br> Annie spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.<br> <br> Image shows Annie's 'Poppies' painting, in which she used muffin forms to create the bright red flowers atop a striking black background. </div>