Margarita Buttenmueller is a Singapore-based contemporary artist working predominantly with oil and acrylic mediums. Originally from Russia, she also lived in Germany, UK, USA, and twice in Singapore, each place shaping her artistic voice. Her art journey started in 2012 by taking painting classes as a hobby in one of the art studios in Singapore. Later in London, she attended such art schools as The Art Academy, Morley College, and Central Saint Martins while having a full-time job in a tech startup. Upon moving to New York in 2016, Margarita gave up her career in marketing to become a full-time artist. She attended classes in the Art Students League of New York and Bridgeview School of Fine Arts, and participated in a few exhibitions in New York City prior to moving back to Singapore.

Color plays a central role in Margarita's practice. She creates bold, expressive paintings that bring light, warmth, and vibrancy to any space. Working mainly with oil and acrylic, she explores rich palettes and layered textures to reflect the beauty she sees in nature - be it tropical foliage, seascapes, or landscapes. Margarita believes color can uplift and energize, as well as soothe and quiet the mind. Her goal is to create art that transforms interiors and offers moments of calm, joy, and reflection.