Clive Jones - Seen Exhibition Audio Description
Aug 18, 11:12 AM
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About Clive Jones:
Clive Jones is a blind veteran who served for 12 years in the British Army before an attack left him blind in both eyes. During his rehabilitation in 2001, Clive took up archery and quickly discovered a remarkable talent for the sport. Since then, he has competed in numerous British Blind Sport competitions, earning multiple titles as the B1 champion. Most recently, he won the British Blind Sport Outdoor National Championship by over 100 points. Clive now serves as the chairman of Blind Veteran UK’s archery club.
Clive’s reflections on Seen
“The portrait was taken at my local rugby club. It’s a beautiful, quiet and safe place to train locally. These factors help with my concentration.
I hope visitors will realise that there is definitely life after sight loss and that life should be celebrated for what you can achieve, not what you can’t. With the help and support of the wonderful sight loss charities in the UK, anything is achievable when you put your mind to it.”
For more information about the exhibition and to view more portraits by Joshua Bratt please visit www.rnib.org.uk/seen
Image shows: A portrait of Clive Jones by Joshua Bratt.
Clive Jones is a blind veteran who served for 12 years in the British Army before an attack left him blind in both eyes. During his rehabilitation in 2001, Clive took up archery and quickly discovered a remarkable talent for the sport. Since then, he has competed in numerous British Blind Sport competitions, earning multiple titles as the B1 champion. Most recently, he won the British Blind Sport Outdoor National Championship by over 100 points. Clive now serves as the chairman of Blind Veteran UK’s archery club.
Clive’s reflections on Seen
“The portrait was taken at my local rugby club. It’s a beautiful, quiet and safe place to train locally. These factors help with my concentration.
I hope visitors will realise that there is definitely life after sight loss and that life should be celebrated for what you can achieve, not what you can’t. With the help and support of the wonderful sight loss charities in the UK, anything is achievable when you put your mind to it.”
For more information about the exhibition and to view more portraits by Joshua Bratt please visit www.rnib.org.uk/seen
Image shows: A portrait of Clive Jones by Joshua Bratt.