Episode 2: Sensory Gated Art with Amanda Hebert Hughes
APR 16, 202446 MIN
Episode 2: Sensory Gated Art with Amanda Hebert Hughes
APR 16, 202446 MIN
Description
<p>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.</p>
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<p><strong>Topics</strong></p>
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<li>Getting started as an artist - 1:34</li>
<li>Sensory Gated Art - 6:08</li>
<li>Finding the neurodivergent community - 12:38</li>
<li>Sensory Gated Art Design for interior spaces - 13:55</li>
<li>Being autistic in the art community - 20:50</li>
<li>Drive and navigating difficulty - 26:45</li>
<li>What's next for Amanda - 32:26</li>
<li>Sharing our gifts - 35:09</li>
<li>The aftershow - 42:25</li>
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<p><strong>Resources</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.sensorygatedart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amanda's website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/f4qvyVbTvwA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Aspiritech office tour</a></li>
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