I recently did an online launch of my Je Suis Wibbly Wobbly collection, the creation of which was a huge turning point for me, artistically. I painted these wonky electric cats back in 2022, and it was the first collection I created where I really felt like I had found my voice. I knew when I made it that I’d hit upon something special - the art that really felt like me.

I’ve included here my introduction to the collection (plus the video catalogue), as well as images of a few of my favourite pieces (click here to see the full collection), and an artist interview about the series as well.

Want me to read this to you whilst you look at pretty pictures? Just click play on the video below:

Je Suis Wibbly-Wobbly is a deeply personal collection that delves into the complex experience of neurodivergence.

Drawing from my own journey as an AuDHD human, these paintings offer a visual representation of the multifaceted nature of identity.

I am, as I might have mentioned once or twice, autistic and I also have ADHD. In our house that’s also known as being wonky-brained, or wibbly-wobbly in the head - not in any kind of derogatory way, but just because nonsense is healing and making up silly terms for things makes them more manageable.

We also have a running joke, stemming from a brilliant meme which suggested that all cats are autistic (they absolutely are), that I am actually a pile of cats in a trench coat masquerading as a human.

These paintings are just a few of the cats that make up the pile of me.

In essence they are self-portraits that showcase my different moods, emotions, experiences, or parts of my personality. I’ll leave it up to you, the viewer, to interpret which painting means what.

So they’re cats, but more importantly, they’re not cats at all.

The electric colour palette makes these beautiful pieces glow as if lit from within, and the impasto mark-making gives them the most delicious depth and texture.

Each piece is a joyful explosion of glorious chaos that rewards looking - the longer you gaze at them, the more is revealed to you. The individual titles also add an extra layer of meaning and reflect moments or phrases of personal significance.

I see these pieces almost as talismans for anyone who has ever felt like they are out of step with the world. These cats will watch over you and keep you safe; they are benevolent guardians who will celebrate you in all of your own wibbly-wobbly wonkiness and remind you that you’re not alone.

While neurodivergent viewers may find recognition in these works, they also offer neurotypical audiences insight into a different way of experiencing the world. Je Suis Wibbly-Wobbly celebrates the glorious chaos of human neurodiversity.

A few of my favourite pieces

See the full collection here.

Artist interview

I asked my community what they most wanted to know about this collection (they came up with some absolutely cracking questions), and then I roped in my brilliant (and very nervous) husband to interview me on camera - this is the result.

We had so much fun recording this that most of my editing job was cutting out prolonged fits of the giggles - I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoying making it.