ARTIST
Margarita Buttenmueller
Instagram: @fineartbymargarita Margarita Buttenmueller is a Russian-born contemporary artist based in Singapore. She has been painting since 2012, initially just for fun, and since 2021 as a full-time artist. Margarita has participated in multiple exhibitions in New York City and Singapore, and her paintings are in private collections in the USA, Europe, Singapore, Russia, and Australia. Margarita's paintings often balance a sense of realism with a touch of abstraction, inviting viewers to engage with her interpretation of nature's wonders. Her recent paintings are inspired by Singapore's and South East Asian tropical nature and seaside. In her work, she is particularly drawn to the interplay of colors, often substituting or enhancing them, creating vibrant and eye-catching paintings. |
ARTWORKS
Rain Tree
Size: 61x76cm Medium: Acrylic on canvas Rain Tree, with its sprawling canopy and graceful branches, is a symbol of tranquility and natural beauty in Singapore. The artist wanted to capture the majesty and tranquility of rain trees, focusing on their impressive size and the intricate patterns created by their branches and leaves. The painting features a contrasting rain tree trunk with intricate network of branches, and green and blue foliage. The painting is presented in a modern decorative style, with vibrant colours dominating the canvas aiming to reflect a hot sunny day. |
Sentosa Sunrise Size : 76x101cm Medium: Acrylic on canvas The painting is presented in a modern decorative style, with soft pastel colours dominating the canvas capturing the essence of the sunrise serenely. The painting features a seascape with gentle waves and the golden sun rising over the horizon, casting a soft glow over the entire scene. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, creating a sense of movement and dynamism in the painting. “Sentosa Sunrise” is aimed to show peacefulness and serenity, evoking a sense of calm and tranquillity in the viewer. |
Two women carrying wood in Ubud rice fields Size 76cm x 76cm Medium: Acrylic on canvas The painting captures the serene sunset Ubud, Bali, featuring two women carrying wood on their heads in a rice field with a stunning pink and blue-coloured sky on the background. In the distance, tropical forest can be seen on the horizon, adding depth and dimension to the painting. |