Through Our Eyes: Blind and partially sighted photographers share their view of the world
A new exhibition at Southport railway station invites the public to experience the world through a different lens, featuring powerful images created by blind and partially sighted people from Merseyside Sight Loss Council (SLC).
Mick, Merseyside SLC member, photographing a cast iron statue on Crosby Beach
‘Through Our Eyes’, delivered in partnership with Community Rail Lancashire, and Merseyrail, showcases a collection of photographs capturing journeys along the Liverpool to Southport rail line.
Photography project led by lived experience
The exhibition has been created by SLC volunteers with lived experience of sight loss, who are passionate about making the region more inclusive. The exhibition showcases their creativity, perspectives, and experiences of travelling independently by rail.
Merseyside SLC member, Naomi and James, in Southport
The project brought volunteers together over a series of rail journeys between Liverpool Central and Southport, stopping at locations including Moorfields, Crosby, Formby, and Southport.
Supported by professional photographer, Diane Muldowney, participants developed new skills while capturing a diverse range of images – from iconic Liverpool landmarks to the Antony Gormley statues at Crosby Beach, the pinewoods of Formby, and the seaside town of Southport.
The full Sight Loss Council article including an excellent short YouTube film can be viewed on this link: Through Our Eyes