Essay: The Essay: The Genius of Disability: Bryan Pearce 6 Jan 15




Radio 3 Essay show

Summary: Bryan Pearce, a painter from St Ives in Cornwall, was born with the metabolic disorder phenylketonuria, which led to intellectual impairment and other health problems. As a teenager, he was encouraged by his mother and other artists to paint, and went on to enjoy a long and successful career, exhibiting throughout the UK. Tom Shakespeare celebrates his life and work.