A British man suffering from continual eyesight deterioration as a result of being born with Usher Syndrome as well as partial deafness is defying the odds by holding the first exhibition of his photographic work in February.
Ian Treherne had previously appeared on the British reality series "The Undateables," a show following people who have disabilities or learning difficulties as they try dating. He was vocal about his photographic works during his time on the show and is now set to unveil the collection, "Release," at the Fiumano Projects in Central London from February 15 until March 10.
In the buildup to the exhibition, Treherne has detailed his fascination for photography, citing it as "an incredible tool" that he uses to capture the world around him, despite his sensory impairments. The exhibition comes after the keen photographer took a break spanning two years due to eyesight deterioration. Describing how he feels, he’s "never fitted in as a person, let alone an artist." He claims that this exhibition will be a "celebration of opening up, vocalizing, and showcasing [his] visions through photography," after years of trying to hide his disability.
Despite losing my eyesight slowly, I want to show society the beauty I see and the conundrum I live with. I hope Release helps gives a better understanding of what it’s like to have Usher Syndrome or sensory impairments.
For more on Usher’s Syndrome, visit sense. To see Ian's work, visit his official website.
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Wow! so inspiring and meaningful to me. In no way can I compare myself to Ian. My own journey and adventure through life has found me currently disabled due to a stroke I went through at age 27. ( https://tickingtimebombdefused.wordpress.com/)
I just am so amazed at Ian's work and that he continues to not give up. :) Go Ian!!