On the Verge

Episode 2: Sensory Gated Art with Amanda Hebert Hughes

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Amanda Hebert Hughes is an openly autistic painter and author located in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the founder of Sensory Gated Art, a new art genre featuring

carefully curated selections of clean lines, cohesive colors, and enriching textures that strategically remove sensory overload stimuli and create a calm, enriching sensory experience. Amanda spoke with hosts Robin Kacyn and Rachael Brusic about her work, finding the neurodivergent community, and her creative drive.


Topics

  • Getting started as an artist - 1:34
  • Sensory Gated Art - 6:08
  • Finding the neurodivergent community - 12:38
  • Sensory Gated Art Design for interior spaces - 13:55
  • Being autistic in the art community - 20:50
  • Drive and navigating difficulty - 26:45
  • What's next for Amanda - 32:26
  • Sharing our gifts - 35:09
  • The aftershow - 42:25


    • Resources

    • Amanda's website
    • Aspiritech office tour


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