Yes, it really is a tactile thermoform hamster (side view).
Believe it.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist /Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-D) photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
A tactile thermoform diagram of a Canadian Lynx, side view.
This was my very first “acceptable” tactile diagram; my first try looked like “roadkill with oven mitts”.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of (3-D) nude photographs for the blind/vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind /vision impaired.
Found this tactile thermoform page in a box. I believe it’s a type of sea snail.
I created the original sculpture using diagramming foil.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-D) photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
The following tactile diagram shows a panther chameleon on a branch.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-D) photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
I have been contacted by an Italian scientist in the Dipartmento Di Psicologia, Sapienza, Universita di Roma to do some diagrams for research in relation to the “representation of the body in spinal cord patients”.
Very interesting. I’m up for the challenge. Just awaiting further instruction.
Lisa J. Murphy
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-D) photographs for the blind/vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs.
TACTILE MIND STUDIO LIMITED
I did an interview with Monica Garske about a month ago for AOL News. It came out yesterday.
It has started the ball rolling again & I have been receiving media requests most of the day.
I hope more people take the time to realize the beauty of this work and the value it has for a non-sighted reader.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
I took this photo because I couldn’t believe what a mess my workspace was.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-D) photographs for the blind/vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
So I got out of bed yesterday morning after a full 4 hours of sleep, pumped myself full of coffee by 8:57 am, and the phone never rang for the 9am interview with W Radio – Bogota, Colombia. Maybe they meant next Saturday?
Tomorrow morning tactile atelier bookmark will be discussed on/for AOL news.
Fingers crossed.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-d) photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Watched CBS show; The Doctors, last Friday (December 3, 2010), and saw at least one fine minute dedicated to tactile mind.
Here is the show synopsis:
Blind Passion
Tactile Mind, created by Lisa Murphy, is a book comprised of explicit text and raised pictures of naked men and women, designed to be enjoyed by the blind and visually impaired.
http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/show_synopsis/658?section=synopsis
Cool.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude (3-D) photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired.
Why did I take pictures of women in high-heeled shoes and lingerie, and sculpt these images into a second project? Because it’s beautiful imagery. It’s imagery that’s real in a sighted world. When one blind proofreader ‘saw’ the picture of the high-heeled shoes, he/she couldn’t believe that this footwear actually exists. Same with the underwire bra. I find it so amazing that items and images that are a part of day to day living for those of us with sight, have not yet been invented for those who cannot see.
Lisa J. Murphy
Tactile Mind Studio Limited
Artist / Author of tactile mind: A book of nude 3-d photographs for the blind / vision impaired
Artist / Author of tactile atelier bookmark: A set of four photographs for the blind / vision impaired
