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Boundless

Medium:

Ink, acrylic on canvas

Artwork Size:

91.5 x 122.1 cm

Framed Size:

94.5 x 125.1 x 3 cm

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This is an original painting by Queensland artist Amica Aindow.

What the artist has to say:
Inspired by the fluid grace of butterflies and manta rays in motion, "BOUNDLESS" explores that profound sense of liberation when limitations fall away. I am captivated by how these creatures embody freedom itself—butterflies transcending their earthbound beginnings, and manta rays gliding effortlessly between worlds, both sky-like and water-bound at once. This painting celebrates those moments when we feel truly unconfined, moving between realms with natural grace.

Using my signature Zen-influenced technique of Shizen (自然)—finding naturalness through intentional spontaneity—I allowed the paint to take on a life of its own. By pooling diluted pigments onto canvas and gently coaxing them with air and brushwork, I created these organic movements that mirror the spirited dance between water and sky, between what is and what could be.

The vibrant palette was deliberately chosen to capture the joy inherent in boundlessness. The bright blues and teals represent unlimited horizons and clear vision, while the grounding earthy tones provide the confidence to explore those horizons. This interplay creates a visual harmony that feels both energising and balanced—much like freedom itself when embraced with intention.

What makes this piece special is how it employs Fukinsei (不均整)—finding balance through asymmetry. The seemingly spontaneous movements create a natural dynamism that feels alive and ever-changing as light shifts throughout your day. The composition breathes with both energy and tranquility, inviting you to experience that same feeling of expansiveness I felt while creating it.

Crafted with premium artist-quality materials on stretched canvas framed in raw oak. "BOUNDLESS" comes ready to hang with professional hanging hardware included. The textural elements create subtle dimension that shifts beautifully under different lighting conditions, revealing new aspects of the composition throughout the day.

My hope is that when you live with this piece, it becomes a daily reminder that life has no true limits—that like these creatures of water and air, we too can move between worlds with joy and freedom. As Rumi reminds us.

"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop."

Framing

This artwork is currently framed in a floating oak frame.

If you would like to change the current frame selection, please contact the gallery for more information.

All artworks are framed on site using conservation materials and solid timber frames.

Please allow 2 weeks for framing to be completed.
Artworks can sometimes be rolled in a tube. If you prefer this option or are shipping internationally, please contact the gallery directly.

Shipping Information

This original artwork is in our Norwood Gallery and is ready to package for delivery.
We take great care in packaging and will send it with a trusted courier within 3 days of your purchase.
For orders within Australia, once the package has left the gallery, please allow 2-6 days for the artwork to arrive at your door and be sure there is somebody there to receive it.
For international orders please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.