Art that connects
Canvas Connections is a Singapore-based collective of female artists sponsored by Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery. The collective brings together artists who are committed to collaboration, professional development, and community engagement.
Members exhibit both independently and as part of the collective. Canvas Connections provides a platform for artists to share ideas, exchange best practices, and support one another’s growth through structured and informal interactions.
The collective actively seeks exhibition and partnership opportunities to showcase members’ work and expand their professional presence locally and internationally.
A very warm welcome to our new members!
They bring an interesting blend of diverse art styles and experiences. We are very happy to have them join our group. Please visit their individual pages to read about them and have a look at their beautiful artworks.
Margarita Buttenmueller
Berenika Drazewska
Susan Olij
Our Artists
We are a group of artists who work across a diversity of styles and media. Our portfolio includes abstract, figurative, landscape, animal, oil, acrylic, pastels, resin and other mixed media. We invite you to view each of our pages to view our individual works.
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122 x 152cm
Mixed media on canvas.
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"Coastal Colours 2" is part of a series of abstract paintings that captures the essence of a serene seashore where the sea, sand, and sky converge. This artwork embodies both dynamism and tranquility, reflecting the ever-changing yet calming nature of the ocean. I am deeply drawn to the ocean, finding inspiration in everything about it—the crashing waves, the soft sand, and the shifting hues of the sea across different times of day and seasons. This painting is my attempt to encapsulate a single fleeting moment from the infinite beauty and inspiration the ocean offers.
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All rights reserved. I continue to hold all rights for all original, commissioned and print works. Please note that this work cannot be reproduced, reprinted, copied in any form without my written consent.
41 × 51cm
Oil on canvas panel
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This painting was inspired by a trip to Laos. While walking near a Buddhist monastery I saw a washing line of orange monk robes glowing against a cobalt blue sky. I was immediately captured by the powerful chromatic contrasts and the simple beauty of the scene.
Painted in 2025 with finest artist grade oil paints (Michael Harding, Maimeri, Old Holland)
This artwork ships framed (thin platinum color frame) carefully wrapped and with a certificate of authenticity.
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All rights reserved. I continue to hold all rights for all original, commissioned and print works. Please note that this work cannot be reproduced, reprinted, copied in any form without my written consent.
60 × 60cm
Mixed media on canvas.
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A radiant dawn breaks in this digitally crafted vision, bathing island flamingos in the hopeful energy of a new day. Coral forms echo as soft reflections on turquoise waters, while orange brushstrokes blaze across the sky. Textured shallows reveal resilient pebbles, grounding the scene as homage to spirit and light.
45 × 45cm
Oil on canvas
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Semi abstract still life with persimmons would appeal to someone who is looking for a modern take on a traditional subject of still life. Persimmons in Chinese culture are a powerful symbol of good fortune, longevity and joy. They are traditionally gifted for good luck.
76 × 55cm
Watercolour on stretched paper
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Painted live at Broadcast Asia in 2023. This semi abstract floral series presents paradoxes of colours, done in a cinematic palette of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's film Amelie, 2001. Green and red are intense in the movie and this is represented by how I use those colours in the main abstract motifs.
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Painted with professional artist grade watercolors on high quality watercolor paper
Artwork comes unmounted and unframed.
Each artwork is signed and dated by the artist (Susan Olij)
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While the quality of the materials should ensure longevity, watercolour artwork is best hung out of direct sunlight.
Colours may vary slightly based on your monitor, though each high resolution scan is as accurate as possible.
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101 × 76cm
Oil on canvas
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The inspiration behind "Ti Plant" oil painting in blue shades stems from a desire to explore the intersection of nature and imagination through color. The ti plant, known for its vibrant green and red foliage, is reimagined in a serene palette of blues to evoke a sense of calm and introspection.
The choice of blue shades reflects the plant’s symbolic qualities of transformation and resilience, with each hue representing different facets of its essence. The cool tones of blue convey a sense of tranquility and depth, inviting viewers to experience the ti plant not just as a living entity but as a source of peaceful contemplation. The use of oil paint enhances the rich, layered quality of the blue tones, capturing the subtle variations and nuances of the plant’s leaves. This approach creates a soothing and dreamlike atmosphere, allowing the ti plant to emerge as a symbol of quiet strength and serene beauty.
Overall, the painting serves as a meditative exploration of how nature can be transformed through artistic vision, encouraging viewers to see familiar subjects from a fresh and contemplative perspective.
101 × 76cm
Acrylic and fabric collage on canvas
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A fern clings gently to the tree, its leaves unfurling like quiet prayers. Above, clouds curl and sweep across the canvas in luminous rhythm, echoing the restless skies of Van Gogh. The eye is carried upward, from the rooted to the infinite. This work whispers a simple truth: even in our lowest moments, wonder can be found—if only we remember to look up.
150 × 120cm
Mixed media on linen
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Representing energies of the Sacral (2nd) and Third-Eye (6th) chakras whose aura colors are orange and indigo, respectively. Gold kintsugi lines speak to the resilience after life’s challenges ask for self-reflection leading to a deeper sense of self.
122 × 91cm
Mixed Media / Acrylic on Canvas
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Bold indigo strokes surge across the canvas, colliding with soft ivory and sand-toned layers. The composition feels tidal — powerful yet controlled — as structured lines emerge beneath expressive movement. It evokes depth, rhythm, and the push and pull between strength and surrender.