Professional Artists, Serious Creativity
CANVAS CONNECTIONS. SINGAPORE.
A curated collective of contemporary artists based in Singapore, working across painting, mixed media, and emerging practices. Sponsored and exhibited by Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery.
No of regions our artists’ artworks are in private collections: 39 countries/ 8 regions
Southeast Asia | Asia | Middle East | Russia | Australia | Europe | New Zealand | North America
No of artists in current roster: 14
Aparna Chakravarty | Ayda Alp | Berenika Drazewska | Himani Ishar Sindhwani | Irina Forrester | Jillian Cheong | Kavita Chaccha | Latana | Lisa Larson Lee | Margarita Buttenmueller | Rajul Shah | Seema Ahuja | Swati Palekar | Susan Olij
Works of our artists held in collections and featured in: 21 and counting
Harper's Bazaar | Artist Talk Magazine | Art Seen Magazine | Artsy Shark | Create! Magazine | Harper’s Bazaar Singapore | Home & Decor SG | Suboart Magazine | The Straits Times | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum | Women in Arts Network
Canvas Connections is a Singapore-based collective of female artists committed to a shared standard: that the work comes first. Members are selected for the seriousness and distinctiveness of their practice. They exhibit independently and collectively.
Sponsored and exhibited by Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery.
Artists
Aparna Chakravarty
Ayda
Alp
Berenika Drazewska
Himani Ishar Sindhwani
Irina
Forrester
Jillian
Cheong
Kavita
Chachcha
Latana
Lisa
Larson Lee
Margarita Buttenmueller
Rajul
Shah
Seema
Ahuja
Susan
Olij
Swati
Palekar
Artist Applications
Canvas Connections accepts applications from Singapore-based artists whose practice meets the collective's standard. Applications are reviewed by the curatorial committee. Our new artist intakes happen every year Feb/ Mar. Please keep visiting our Social Media platforms for the announcements.
Works
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.
Price does not include shipping or customs fees.
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.
Acrylic on canvas
101 × 76 cm
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The turquoise sky holds a sense of distance and calm, while the red terrain pulses with life—dense, fertile, and alive with unseen stories. Lantern-like forms glow within it, suggesting celebration, ritual, or remembrance rather than chaos.
Giclee Photograph
50 × 50 cm
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A solitary figure drifts beneath the surface, suspended in a space where time slows and sound disappears. The body softens into the surrounding darkness, entering a state of quiet surrender and inward awareness.
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.
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.
ORIGINAL ARTWORK- only one original piece.
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)
Price does not include shipping
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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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60 × 90 cm
Acrylic on canvas
Rose quartz, green agate and jade
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“Heart Chakra” radiates in luminous emerald green — the frequency of compassion, renewal and living truth. At its centre rests the sacred heart chakra symbol, inspired by the ancient energy system of Anahata, gently emanating straight rays of dotted light. These precise lines extend outward like energetic transmissions, suggesting love in motion; intentional, focused, and infinitely expanding.
Shades of green merge with soft pink, harmonising the heart’s dual qualities of strength and tenderness. Green embodies growth, balance and connection to Earth; pink whispers of unconditional love and emotional healing. Together, they create a field of compassionate equilibrium.
Embedded within the piece are Jade and Green Aventurine. Jade carries the frequency of harmony, wisdom and serene protection. Green Aventurine, known as the stone of opportunity, supports heart healing and emotional renewal. Their energies subtly amplify the intention of the work — to open, soothe and strengthen the heart centre.
This piece is an invocation: a reminder that love is not passive, it radiates, it reaches, it transforms. 💗💚
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.
This painting comes with an Authenticity Certificate signed by the Artist.
The painting is framed, wired and ready to hang for Singapore customers. They can be hand delivered within Singapore.
The size in the description is as close to accuracy as possible.
The colors of the painting may look slightly different due to different screen settings that you are viewing on.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We welcome enquiries from private collectors, corporate collections, and institutions. All works are offered with full provenance documentation and a certificate of authenticity.