QUEEN AMINA.
Designer. Painter. Creative Director. Photographer. Illustrator. Editor.
A multidisciplinary creative specializing in design, illustration, direction, photography and creative writing as I strive to reveal the inner beauty of everything that surrounds me, crafting visually compelling narratives that resonate with others on various levels. A major component to beauty is the humanness of it all and being able to understand that identifying the beauty within things is subjective, and we must see ourselves within the things we create in order to accurately express ourselves in ways that resonate and are most authentic.
PUBLICATIONS
A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE. NEW YORK. 2024
“It’s not often to see someone execute fashion at an engineer-like level, and with no team behind her to help construct these pieces. Amina is a rarity. All the magic lies in those hands, a determined spirit and producer mentality.”
“To me, what matters most is the work ethic, the consistency and that restless pursuit towards success that we’re all working towards. It’s the hours spent perfecting a design, studying the Greats that inspire me, educating myself on the technicalities needed, the attention to detail and the strong commitment to pushing my own boundaries where the real satisfaction is found. When it comes to validation, I’ve always wanted my work to speak for itself. For others to see my progressions, how I evolve visually and emotionally is what will always be most meaningful and rewarding to me as a designer. To know of where I started from, and to see where I will go all from remaining consistent within myself is something that will forever add to my character and creative spirit.”
Written by Fatima.
NUBIAN IMPULSE. NEW YORK. 2024
“I love delving into antique visions, those timeless gems that one can only discover through meticulous research. It feels like uncovering a secret goldmine, constantly asking myself: Who were the innovators of their time? What was innovative then? How can I be an innovator today?”
Written by Sahaar Turner.
SHOUTOUT LA. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. 2024
“The most important factor behind my growing success is my ability to fluidly shift through creative directions, as it allows me to merge various ideas, techniques and visions all into physical creations. The variations in many creative fields out there mirror different worlds, each having their own particular rules and expectations, and that adaptability helps one easily blend and thrive wherever they choose to go.”
Written by Mike Bhand.
NUBIAN IMPULSE, NEW YORK. 2023
“I absolutely love how it is nearly impossible to recreate the same piece; the possibilities are endless, and it always excites me because I never truly know where the painting will take me”
Written by Sahaar Turner.
CONVERSATION WITH PRATT INSTITUTE ALUMNI & DESIGNER, TOBY ROSSER. NEW YORK. 2023
“A Self-taught artist, Queen Amina creates visceral works that maintain a compositional buoyancy and an innate control of pictorial space. Many of her compositions are in black and white on various surfaces but overall, Queen Amina exhibits an acute mastery of composition and visual rhythm”
Written by Toby Rosser.
BLAC MAGAZINE MICHIGAN. 2022
“My reason for pursuing visual arts is self-satisfaction, more so validation. I am able to turn any idea I have into a real manifestation. Creating allows me to speak through my work, without saying a word.”
Written by Nadira Rene.