Aram Amini is a painter and mixed-media artist based in Austin, Texas. 

A first-generation Iranian-American, Amini often draws from her life and personal experiences in an effort to find new ways of expressing the female form, beauty, fashion, and visual pleasure. Ever since learning from her father, a jewelry designer, Amini has been experimenting with different styles and mediums but always following an intuitive creative flow in her work and practice. Largely self-taught, Amini has created several bodies of work and has sold to multiple private collectors, exhibited at unique pop-up art shows and galleries, and participated in Art Expo New York. A work from her series Vogue is in fashion designer Kendra Scott’s collection. 

“My work, especially in referencing the use of unique materials and subjects, is heavily influenced by my background as a first-generation Iranian-American. The inspiration of my painted subjects stems from the historical backdrop of empowered women through fashion and cultural movements, and represents resilience, freedom and self-actualization. Creating art is not only something that has been a passion since childhood, but it is also a comment on personal appreciation and progression. Taking into consideration the stance of Iranian women today—how they are governed to hide their beauty and put extensive limitations on style—I embrace the beauty of women within my own artwork and explore how they openly play an essential role in fashion as an artform.

“As the daughter of a jewelry designer, I am drawn to examine the use of unconventional material, form, shape, space and precision of technique. Within my work, one can find embedded Swarovski crystals, gems and fine jewelry designed by my father. My art is also constantly influenced by the artists around me, their stories and my shift of perspective in viewing their work.

“My work is autobiographical, but channels the women of my own cultural background. The expression within my work is an ode to all who have influenced me and those who continue to today.”