Queens native Jennifer Quinones, an artist with disabilities from YAI Arts, proudly debuted her first solo exhibition, Feline Period, on view at Summertime Gallery in Brooklyn from April 10 – May 10. The exhibition was the culmination of her four-month residency and presents a whimsical yet powerful reimagining of Ancient Egyptian and Medieval art—where cats take center stage.
“This has been my dream, to have my own show with my two favorite periods,” said Quinones. “And this witch is really proud of myself and Jenn in the past.”
The immersive show transformed the gallery into a golden tomb and pewter fortress and included original sculptures, stained glass, and influences from Jennifer’s hands-on experiences at The Met—including a rare touch tour of 2,000-year-old artifacts. She is now partnering with the Museum on a workshop based on her “Divine Pet Portraits” series.“My dream was to have a show at Summertime and I never knew it would be accepted,” she said. “If you can live in any fantasy world, do it. This witch encourages you.”
About YAI Arts: YAI Arts is a program of YAI, a nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. YAI Arts provides studio space, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities to empower neurodiverse artists. Founded in 1957, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI and its network of affiliate agencies that offer children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services...