Cane Painting #20 (Blind painting)

Luke Abdallah, Cane Painting #20 (Blind painting), 2022, Acrylic on repurposed vinyl blind

As a blind artist, Luke Abdallah reimagines traditional tools and methods, creating works that are both visual and textural. One of his key innovations is adapting his white cane into a painting tool. By fitting a cut tennis ball to the tip and dipping it in paint, he maps his movements across the canvas with his distinctive push and pull technique. This approach expands his practice while offering audiences a direct encounter with the physicality of mark-making.