The Autistic Cat
The Autistic Cat
Meet Jen & The Autistic Cat…
Welcome to The Autistic Cat! I’m Jen, a neurodivergent artist who finds joy in the intersection of clocks, cats, and vibrant creativity. My work is a cheerful blend of disciplines, influenced by my passion and eclectic background.
As a mixed-media artist, I use everything from bold acrylics and graphic design to vivid sublimation and integrated beadwork. I also collaborate with my partner, Peter, whose work is displayed alongside mine in the Lakewood Art Gallery. Together, we weave snippets of his art into my digital pieces to create fun, quirky compositions that celebrate neurodivergence, cats, and creativity.
I share my life with Peter, and our four cherished feline companions. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, researching, art, advocacy, and discovering ways to promote a more inclusive and supportive world.
The Autistic Cat is driven by purpose. Every piece of art you purchase directly supports two causes close to our hearts: autistic-led research to ensure that science serves our community through representation, and local feline rescue groups.
Thank you for supporting artists who believe that a little quirky art can make a big difference in the world for both humans and cats
Meet Peter…
Many of Peter’s paintings are used as backgrounds in The Autistic Cat. Visit Wolf+Raven Studios to learn more about Peter’s work!
“My work explores the power of color to evoke both conscious and unconscious feelings. The color field paintings draw inspiration from Mark Rothko and the Abstract Expressionists of the 1940s and 1950s. Their fearless approach resonated with me because they did not follow strict rules. Instead, they let their emotions guide their brushstrokes. When I create my Color Field pieces, I select colors that reflect my own sense of harmony.
The beauty of the Southwest influences my abstract line works. I lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from 2015 to 2023, and admired the art created by indigenous artists. Their art was so breathtaking that it shaped my sense of wonder. My main inspiration comes from Margarete Bagshaw and her mother, Helen Hardin, both of whom used geometry, lines, and layered symbolism to honor their cultural heritage. My work incorporates the abstract qualities of their style, but it does not feature Native American symbols. Instead, I strive to create my own visual language that expresses my personal experience and vision. Through my paintings, I aim to convey a sense of discovery, allowing each viewer to connect with the work on a personal and meaningful level.”