About Amica

Distilling nature's rhythms into visual stillness

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Hi, I'mAmica. Currently dripping paint in Toowoomba, Queensland, where the garden city vibes perfectly match my botanical soul.

BIO

My Artistic Philosophy

Rooted in Zen aesthetics and the philosophy of wabi-sabi, my work celebrates the beauty of imperfection, the serenity of nature, and the art of finding harmony in chaos. Each piece I create is a balance of emotional depth and organic simplicity, designed to inspire connection and calm.

Painting, for me, is an act of transformation—a way to distill life’s complexity into something pure, timeless, and beautiful. My process involves embracing fluid, spontaneous marks and then refining them, eliminating anything unnecessary until only essential beauty remains.

Recognition & Exhibitions

Amica Aindow's abstract expressionist works have earned international recognition for their distinctive fusion of zen aesthetics and natural forms. A graduate of Queensland University of Technology (Fine Arts and Education), her work has been featured in prestigious venues and media outlets including:

Grand Designs

Channel 9's The Block

Country Living

Country Style

Art Edit Magazine

Home Design Magazine

Her pieces grace notable collections at The Star Casino and Crown Towers Sydney, while her achievements include finalist positions in the Australian Contemporary Art Awards and Art Lovers Australian Prize.

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MY STORY

I was born in Germany, raised on the cliffs, beaches, and forests of the Isle of Wight, England, and am now happily calling Australia home. My early years felt like living in an Enid Blyton novel—climbing trees, building dens, and collecting treasures from nature. These experiences left an indelible mark on my creativity and forged a lifelong connection with the natural world.

Nature has always been my refuge. As I grew up, I turned to its peaceful solitude to find clarity and calm. Later, painting became my way of healing—a meditative process that helps me simplify the chaos of life and reconnect with beauty.

I stumbled upon my signature style while “tidying up” a ruined canvas, layering white over chaotic colors. The process felt like unearthing hidden treasure, revealing precious, organic shapes beneath. This philosophy of removing the unnecessary has become central to my work.

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

My signature style transforms wild energy into serene compositions, where raw emotion meets natural grace
Nature's quiet patterns, reimagined in paint