British artist Stuart Robertson's solo exhibition 'Through The Artist’s Eye' at Bikaner House in Delhi showcases works created during an 18-month residency at Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in Daryaganj. The show features photography, drawings, bronze sculptures, and cyanotype prints capturing the daily life of the hospital, its patients, staff, and the surrounding Chandni Chowk neighborhood. Robertson initially sold two watercolor works to a Delhi-based eye surgeon, donated the earnings to the hospital, and was subsequently invited to become an artist-in-residence.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the often-overlooked gift of sight through an artist's immersive experience in a medical setting, blending art with social awareness. Robertson's candid, unobtrusive approach—using an iPhone for photography and staying 'invisible' while drawing—offers an intimate and unguarded portrayal of eye care and community life. The project underscores the transformative power of art residencies in unexpected environments and raises consciousness about vision health, especially in a country where preventable blindness remains a significant issue.