“Close Your Eyes and See” is an art exhibition of tactile art and sensorial experience based on blind people’s experiences in Cambodia and how they explore the world around them through other senses. Collaborating with nine trainees and Ms. Nika Tath with the main objectives to raise awareness on blindness and the lives of PwD, address issues of inclusion and accessibility, celebrate diversity and inclusion, and represent PwD in a positive and empowered manner. Furthermore, it addresses the wish that blind people want sighted people to understand and give time and patience when dealing with them; it wants to show other people that people with disability also can go out and have fun, enjoy hanging out in a place, and wants to show that a blind person can also have a career and being independent.

“I dream all of us are given the opportunity for employment, social engagement, and communication. I want everyone to value and recognize our abilities more than our disabilities.”- said Tath Nika.

The blind art exhibition will give the audience a brief experience of what it means to be blind in various positive and negative situations. Participants will taste food, receive a short massage, navigate simulated streets in Phnom Penh, and more! This activity is meant to build empathy for them and encourage the public to mobilize to support them and their needs.