Episode 38: Exploring Art Beyond Vision with Eriko Watanabe

The Charles Bonnet Syndrome Podcast

In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond talks with Eriko Watanabe, a blind artist from Augsburg, Germany. Eriko, originally from Japan, shares her compelling journey from losing her sight due to pediatric cancer to becoming an artist specializing in tactile line drawings. Despite her blindness, Eriko creates detailed artworks using raised line drawing kits and other methods, translating her sensory experiences such as touch, sound, and smell into visual art. They discuss the unique processes behind Eriko's creations, her inspirations from traveling, and the challenges and joys of being a blind artist. Eriko emphasizes the importance of staying connected to the world and being curious, offering encouragement to listeners with visual impairments to explore their own artistic capabilities.

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