Art which brightens Mary's darkest days

Eastwood Advertiser, Notts (UK)
Thursday, October 25, 2007

Art which brightens Mary's darkest days

By Staff Copy

A BLIND Brinsley pensioner is set to stage an exhibition of her work at Durban 
House in Eastwood.

Retired accountant Mary Bingham, 82, has managed to continue to paint despite 
being registered blind six years ago. 

Mary said: "I can hardly see to paint now but I still manage to create pictures 
that have some appeal.

"Holidays with my son in the Highlands of Scotland, where breathtaking scenery, 
dramatic skies and eye-catching views are features, have inspired me in my dark 
days. 

"Most of my work is now with pastels using a palette knife and acrylics. 

"I am told that the finished products are impressive, but to be truthful I can 
hardly see what I have painted."

To her surprise, Mary was the winner of Broxtowe Borough Council's indigenous 
art competition which saw her take the Best in Show prize in the face of 
opposition from more than 100 exhibitors.

Mary, who is the founder of Brinsley Art Group, suffers from a condition known 
as macular degeneration. 

Her exhibition of 15 paintings can be viewed from Friday November 2 from 5.30pm 
onwards in the Rocking Horse Bistro at Durban House. 

All of her paintings will be up for sale and proceeds will go to the Macular 
Degeneration Society.

Caption: READY FOR THE EXHIBITION: Mary with three new paintings.

Last Updated: 24 October 2007 2:26 PM

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