The Sense of Sculpture is a ground-breaking exhibition by artist Dr Victoria Claire, which invites audiences to experience sculpture through touch, sound, and emotion. With over 30 years of practice, Claire has continued to create while gradually losing her eyesight due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. Now with 0% percent vision with only light perception, she is pioneering new ways of making and experiencing sculpture that celebrate resilience, inclusivity, and the power of sensory connection.

Rooted in Wakefield, the birthplace of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth – and their belief that touch and physical interaction are essential to experiencing sculpture – this exhibition challenges the visual dominance of contemporary art. Visitors are guided through a pitch-black gallery by a tactile path and rope, discovering sculptures through touch, sound, and spatial awareness.

Created as her own eyesight fades, The Sense of Sculpture is a deeply personal journey of resilience and creativity, challenging how we encounter art. The exhibition transforms how we think about sculpture: from objects to be looked at, to experiences to be felt.

Alongside the show, a programme of engagement and workshops explores accessibility in the arts, opening conversations around creativity, empathy, and the strength of the human spirit.