Annika Strand was born in Sydney, in 2001 to Swedish parents. Due to having  a disability called Cerebral Palsy, she has uncontrollable movements throughout her body. Annika was always passionate about art. Her biggest inspiration has come from her connection with painting nature.

Annika first started art in her early teens but because of her movements, the idea of painting realistic images was at first an obstacle. Through determination and pursuing her dream, she found ways to conquer her obstacles and discovered new and unique ways of expressing herself when she paints. Annika uses different parts of her body to create finer details, like her nose and many other parts of her body.

Annika has a Diploma of Graphic Design. She uses a modified keyboard and mouse to help create her designs. This has provided her with a new avenue to express her creativity and expand her skills.

She was also involved in many exhibitions some including an duo exhibition called When Two Worlds Meet in 2022 and her first solo exhibition The Colours Throughout My World in 2023.  Annika is also an Artist Educator at HOTA Gold Coast and runs a curation and installation business called My Mobile Gallery.