About Amica
I borrow from nature, to create paintings that form heartfelt connections.
Hello! I'm Amica. An abstract artist currently dripping paint in the garden city of Toowoomba, Queensland.
BIO
Amica Aindow, an Australian artist, is an abstract expressionist painter celebrated for her earthy, botanical forms. Her work captures the intricacy and beauty of the natural world, deeply influenced by Zen aesthetics and the philosophy of wabi-sabi.
Born in Germany, and raised on the Isle of Wight, England, Aindow embarked on a global journey with her family before finding her home in Australia. She holds a Fine Arts and Education degree from Queensland University of Technology and has been recognised as a finalist in esteemed competitions such as the Australian Contemporary Art Awards and Art Lovers Australian Prize.
Aindow's art has graced numerous group and solo exhibitions and received widespread attention, featuring on prestigious platforms like Grand Designs, Channel 9's TV show The Block, Country Living, Art Edit, and Home Design Magazines. Her creations have earned a place in esteemed public and private collections, including The Star Casino and The Crown Towers in Sydney.
INSIDE THE ARTIST STUDIO
Where there’s paint on the floors, doors and in my pores.
- On the record player: Indie Folk 🪕
- In the glass: Coffee☕️
- Celebratory sips: Gin 🥂
- Favourite Food: Rib Fillet Steak🥩
- Holding the paintbrush: Your classic INFP personality. Empathetic, Dreamy, Idealistic.🧚🏻
- Fave kid-friendly curse: Fudge
- Ridiculous Fear: Fishing. The hooks!🪝
- Most likely to vomit over: ‘Skin’ on milk.🤢
- Great at: Holding plank position and playing with paint. 💪🏼
- Not so great at: Being cool. Being on time. Being cool and on time?
- Absolutely horrible at: Sewing and spreadsheets.
Amica’s way of meditative, intuitive creation inspires us to slow down too. The flow of
colours inhabiting Aindow’s art are reminders of quiet calm, and the joys of weaving our
innate self with the beauty of our world.
Nabila Chemaissem - Art Edit