Portrait of a Blind Man (2021)
20x16 Oil on Canvas
by
Daniel Cormier
I met this man during my travels through the Caribbean between 2019 and 2021, on the island of Grenada just north of Trinidad. Blind since birth, he carried a presence that immediately drew me in. When I asked if I could paint his portrait, he agreed with a quiet confidence that stayed with me.
In creating this piece, I pushed the vibrancy and tonal range to reflect the spirit of Grenada—the warmth of its people, the rhythm of its culture, and the lasting impression the island left on me. What stays with me most is the bittersweet truth that this gentleman will never be able to see what is likely the only portrait ever made of him. Yet somehow, that makes the painting feel even more meaningful.
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