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Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

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Myopia, a vision problem that makes distant objects appear blurred, was the inspiration of South African Philip Barlow for a series of pictures. The artist paints daily scenes with oil paint, those we encounter in our everyday lives, to convert them into new landscapes enveloped in singular beauty. We have previously shown his work here.

The smoothness of the lines, which is nothing more than a blur similar to that seen by defective eyes, offers a vaguely shaped world filled with anonymous people. It is, therefore, a reality that offers more possibilities for the viewer’s imagination.

“These are not really a specific project as such but part of the continuation of mine into the exploration of color, light, and form. Some of the pieces are part of exhibitions I have had or paintings from trips I have taken,” the artist explained to Bored Panda when asked how this project came about.

Philip explores the subject of the city and beach wearing two caps. The first as a street/beach photographer seeking to capture that sublime moment. The second as a colorist, transforming these images with oil paint onto canvas or linen. For Philip, light itself is a wonder where design and mystery dwell and glory can be seen.

We believe no myopic will be surprised by the paintings presented here, but we would still love to hear what you think in the comments.

More info: Instagram | philipbarlow.com

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

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Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

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Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

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Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

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Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

Artist Shows How People With Bad Eyesight See The World Without Glasses In 12 Oil Paintings (New Pics)

Image credits: Philip Barlow

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Airinga has a degree in Marketing from a Top 10 UK University, which she puts to good use as a digital advertising analyst at Bored Panda. A self-proclaimed writer of fantasy stories (is yet to finish a single one). Typical introvert. An avid fan of anime and manga. Fascinated by ancient history, astronomy, and artificial intelligence.

Airinga has a degree in Marketing from a Top 10 UK University, which she puts to good use as a digital advertising analyst at Bored Panda. A self-proclaimed writer of fantasy stories (is yet to finish a single one). Typical introvert. An avid fan of anime and manga. Fascinated by ancient history, astronomy, and artificial intelligence.

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RaroaRaroa 5 years ago

They're lovely paintings, but they don't represent what I see with my appalling eyesight. Just take a camera and adjust the focus until everything is very blurry - as in faces at the other side of the room are just flesh coloured blobs. No pretty circles, just blur. :-)

39points

Ryo Bakura 5 years ago

I was wondering what was up with the circles/bubbles. I don't see those things when I'm not wearing my glasses. I'm short-sighted, so everything beyond a certain distance just goes out of focus. Basically, I can see a car about to hit me, but I can't read the license plate until it's too late.

20points

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xaspsx 5 years ago

These are very accurate for me, i have -9 vision so a friend even sitting opposite me at a table will be a flesh coloured blob, and any light however tiny is a pretty circle.

6points

blugeagua 5 years ago

For me, these photos are actually very realistic because I think it depends on the person and their horrible eyesight. I’m near-sighted, so for me, I do see enlarged circles from streetlights and blurriness. So these pictures are accurate for some people.

5points

Living_Shadow 5 years ago

I mean, I see the circles when looking at light but nowhere else

4points

HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago

Yep, if i'm holding a book at arms length any text is blurry for me.

2points

nanashi 5 years ago

I legit had to check if I had my glasses on or not when looking at the pictures

24points

Ronel du Plessis 5 years ago

I always tell the people, the way I see is almost similar to opening your eyes while swimming under water.

14points

Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago

That's a really good example!

5points

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RaroaRaroa 5 years ago

They're lovely paintings, but they don't represent what I see with my appalling eyesight. Just take a camera and adjust the focus until everything is very blurry - as in faces at the other side of the room are just flesh coloured blobs. No pretty circles, just blur. :-)

39points

Ryo Bakura 5 years ago

I was wondering what was up with the circles/bubbles. I don't see those things when I'm not wearing my glasses. I'm short-sighted, so everything beyond a certain distance just goes out of focus. Basically, I can see a car about to hit me, but I can't read the license plate until it's too late.

20points

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xaspsx 5 years ago

These are very accurate for me, i have -9 vision so a friend even sitting opposite me at a table will be a flesh coloured blob, and any light however tiny is a pretty circle.

6points

blugeagua 5 years ago

For me, these photos are actually very realistic because I think it depends on the person and their horrible eyesight. I’m near-sighted, so for me, I do see enlarged circles from streetlights and blurriness. So these pictures are accurate for some people.

5points

Living_Shadow 5 years ago

I mean, I see the circles when looking at light but nowhere else

4points

HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago

Yep, if i'm holding a book at arms length any text is blurry for me.

2points

nanashi 5 years ago

I legit had to check if I had my glasses on or not when looking at the pictures

24points

Ronel du Plessis 5 years ago

I always tell the people, the way I see is almost similar to opening your eyes while swimming under water.

14points

Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago

That's a really good example!

5points

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