27th November, 2010- 23rd January, 2011 : Steve Widders's Colour Vision: Through My Eyes To view Steve Widder's Exhibition invitation click here   Colour Vision: Through My Eyes     The Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place launched the art career of local 'celebrity', Steve Widders. Steve's exhibition entitled, Colour Vision: Through My Eyes was opened by Shane Burns, the General Manager of Armidale Dumaresq Council on Saturday, 27th November at 5pm. The exhibition will be on display from the 27th November, 2010 to the 23rd January, 2011.    Steve remembers taking part in his school art competition when he was only 6 years old in 1962. He received the first prize in the competition at West Armidale Public School . Since leaving school he did not do much painting until two years ago.     “This exhibition is a reflection of a short journey I once took between my head and my heart when Fred Hollows declared me medically and legally blind in 1990”, said Steve. He now has less than 5% vision and had to depend on his memory of colours and images to paint his works.     “Colour Vision: Through My Eyes is an expression of my moods and tells of the emotions and feelings I have experienced over the past 20years. It speaks of the highs and lows, the hot and cold and the dry and wet experiences since losing my sight”.   “My works speak of feelings, some with clarity some clouded but all done with the power of memory, inspiration and desire. It shows that being blind is not an excuse to wallow in self pity but a reason to find who and what you are and to set goals to reach personal potential”, he says.     “To me, Colour Vision: Through My Eyes explores my personal journey since the dark days of learning how to live with it to the present where although blind, I have much more vision than I did in 1990.  This exhibition is about colour, mood, reflection and is an invite to interpretation”.   Steve has decided to include photos of his achievements, travels and special experiences to demonstrate his great passion for life and all that it has to offer. He believes his strength comes from a sound and solid family upbringing with staunch parents, siblings and extended family.   The Armidale community is invited to view Steve’s exhibition at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place on Kentucky Street . The opening hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm and on Saturday, 10am to 2pm. For more information, please ring 6771 3606.