Margarita Buttenmueller

1987 , Russia

Margarita Buttenmueller is a contemporary artist based in Singapore, working primarily with oil and acrylic. Born in Russia, she has lived in Germany, the UK, the USA, and Singapore, each place shaping her artistic voice. Her journey began in 2012 with casual painting classes, eventually leading to studies at The Art Academy, Morley College, and Central Saint Martins in London. After moving to New York, she left a career in marketing to pursue art full-time, training at the Art Students League and Bridgeview School of Fine Arts. Margarita’s work explores light and colour, expressing the quiet beauty of nature through bold, vibrant compositions. Her paintings have been exhibited in Singapore and New York.


Artist Statement

“Colour plays a central role in my art. I create bold, expressive paintings that bring light, warmth, and a sense of vibrancy to any space. Working mainly with oil and acrylic, I explore rich colour palettes and layered textures to reflect the beauty I see in nature - sunrises, tropical foliage, and the shifting tones of the sky. I believe colour has the power to uplift and energize but also to soothe and quiet the mind. My goal is to create art that not only brightens interiors but also transforms them, offering moments of calm, joy, and quiet reflection.”

My Homeland
Oil on canvas
61 x 76 cm
2023
Evening Stroll through Gardens by the Bay
Acrylic on canvas
120 x 90 cm
2024
Pink sunset 1
Oil on canvas
76 x 101 cm
2021
Tropical Radiance
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 76 cm
2025
Pink Sunset 2
Oil on canvas
76 x 101
2021