Julie Coakley is a blind artist who has worked in a variety of media during the past 20 years.

In her more recent work Julie has specialised in kiln formed glass. This work utilises complex patterns and colours.

The transparency of the glass allows her to optimise the three dimensional qualities of her pattern making.

As an Artist who went blind in January 2008 at the age of 42, Julie’s use of colour has taken on new depths and meaning.

Whilst making Art which is visually stimulating Julie now uses textures to complement her work. This allows the viewer to interact with the pieces by touching as well as looking. Julie actively encourages people to touch her work.