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July 4, 2015
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Blind Artist George Redhawk Creates Eerily Captivating GIFs

For years, artists have been using GIFs in mind blowing ways to bring their visions to life. Native American GIF artist George Redhawk aka DarkAngel0ne, who is blind, uses them to "see" art. With the help of visual aides and using photo manipulation software designed for the visually impaired, Redhawk creates eerily captivating versions of his favorite paintings and photographs. He doesn't call himself an "artist" but tell that to the more than seven million people who have viewed his work online.

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Christian Martin Weiss

For years, artists have been using GIFs in mind blowing ways to bring their visions to life. Native American GIF artist George Redhawk aka DarkAngel0ne, who is blind, uses them to “see” art. With the help of visual aides and using photo manipulation software designed for the visually impaired, Redhawk creates eerily captivating versions of his favorite paintings and photographs. He doesn’t call himself an “artist” but tell that to the more than seven million people who have viewed his work online. This includes the support of his favorite artists like digital artist Adam Martinakis (covered here), who is currently planning an official collaboration with Redhawk. Strange and beautiful, yet slightly confusing, his animations leave the viewer feeling entranced while also off balance. For Redhawk, this also describes the experience of his damaged vision. Redhawk began creating GIFs out of a personal exploration, but today, his work challenges us to see the world through his eyes – and to pursue our passions despite all obstacles.

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Adam Martinakis

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Christian Martin Weiss

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Roberto Manetta

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Beethy Photography

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Chris Maher

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Mario Sanchez

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: Peter Gric

GIF: George Redhawk, Original: unknown

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Adam Martinakis, Christian Martin Weiss, George Redhawk, GIF art

Adam Pizurny, George Redhawk, gif

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Animated GIFs, GIF art, Kevin J Weir

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Adam Martinakis, digital art, Event Horizon, sculpture

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animation, Colin Raff, GIF art

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Blind Artist George Redhawk Creates Eerily Captivating GIFs

Adam Pizurny Animates the Human Face into Eerie GIFs

Kevin J Weir Makes GIFs Out of Archival Photos

Otherworldly New Works by Digital Artist Adam Martinakis

Colin Raff’s Unsettling Animations

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