Artists

Having been born into an artist’s family, Vitaly found himself looking at the world through a creative lens and from different perspectives from a young age, even as a young child; Maximalism and Nihilism were often part of his style of self-expression on the canvas.  

Later in life, Vitaly was exposed to different mediums, including ceramics, textiles, plastic, wood and making sculptures out of copper, bronze and steel. 

Originally from India, Monica Aggarwal spent her prime years in London, United Kingdom, where she trained and later began her teaching career. Before moving to London, Monica had dipped her toes into fashion, working as a designer and fashion coordinator. Whilst she loved teaching, Monica couldn’t help but look back fondly on her days in the manner and the creative outlet it afforded.

Margarita Buttenmueller, a Singapore-based contemporary artist, showcases her talent primarily through oil and acrylic. Originating from the Russian Federation, she has traversed various countries, including Germany, the UK, the USA, and Singapore, where she has resided twice. Her artistic journey commenced in 2012 during leisurely painting classes in a Singaporean art studio. In London, amidst a full-time job in a tech startup, Margarita pursued her passion by attending esteemed art schools such as The Art Academy, Morley College, and Central Saint Martins.

Yulia McGrath moved to Singapore from the Russian Federation in 2008 and has been based in the city-state ever since. With a degree from Moscow State University, Yulia initially moved to pursue her Doctorate in Applied Physics. Having nurtured a love for art since she was young, Yulia continues to pursue her passion alongside her commitments as a researcher. Spending the evenings and weekends painting enables her to unwind from her stressful daily life.  

Olga Mortensen was born in Moscow, Russian Federation and currently resides in Singapore, where she passionately creates her artwork. With a rich background in fashion and interior design, Olga draws inspiration from the captivating visual beauty found all around the globe, be it in the diverse people, enchanting places, intriguing cultures, or the wonders of nature.

The enchanting styles of French impressionism, Russian constructivism, and the golden era of Scandinavian art heavily influenced Olga’s artistic vision. Through her travels and relocations to different countries, she has observed the sensual transformation of colours and objects, which she skillfully incorporates into her art pieces.

A world-famous painter and graphic artist and a member of the Union of Artists of Tajikistan, Farrukh was born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan and graduated from the Moscow State Art. Faithful to national traditions dating back centuries, Farrukh incorporates his passion for metaphor signs, ornamental motifs, and ancient oriental miniatures into his artworks.  

In his paintings, Farrukh presents modern Tajikistan: the rural life of residents with its simple way and leisurely rhythm, where he aims to immerse his viewers in the natural world of real beings.  

Hailing from Iran, Marjan began painting and pursuing her passion for art when she moved to Singapore. In 2008, she obtained a certificate from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Western Oil Painting. Apart from her interest in art, Marjan also holds a Bachelor of Science from the Isfahan Medical University, Iran. 

Farukh was born in 1982.

2000 – graduated from the Republican Art College.

2002-2005 – studying at the Art Institute. K. Behzod.

2004 – joined the creative group “Sarchashma” (“Spring”).

2007 – exhibition “Tetragon”.

Born in Hong Kong, Meley Law is an accomplished artist and painter who has received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Painting with Distinction from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, a Diploma in Fine Arts from Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore and a Diploma in Art and Design from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Rahman is an outstanding representative of easel painting, Master of Ceramic Art. 1968 – was born in the village Talhanbazar of the Lebap velayat. 1987 – graduated from the Ashgabat Art School named after Shota Rustaveli and Tashkent Theater and Art Institute.

Natalia began painting when she took a fine art course while studying humanities in Russia; she then went on to gain a degree in business management in Shanghai. Since moving to Singapore and completing many art courses at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and LASALLE College of the Arts, Natalia rediscovered her passion for painting.

Nikolay Didenko was born in 1953 in Mary, Turkmenistan. In 1974 he graduated Arts College. From 1980 Didenko became Lenin’s Komsomol Prize Winner, Ashgabat, till 1982, he worked in the studio of Sergey Zarovnov in “Sinezh,” creating works of art in the engraving technique, designed books of Turkmen writers.

Debdut was born in 1977 in India.

In 2000 he graduated as a mechanical engineer. He has since worked in the field of Information Technology in several different countries. He moved to Singapore in 2008. He is currently both a Director in an IT company and an Indian artist based in Singapore.

Imran Nur-Ali is a mystic from painting. An artist by education, one day, he felt more than an artist. According to him, the same fracture occurred on the day of the death of Salvador Dali. He had a vision that he should become the successor of this great painter in his mission on Earth.

Ayda believes in vibrations, energies and the power of colours in healing, love, balance, tranquillity, and serenity. The transformation with colours helps you reach beyond yourself and connect with something more significant, more comprehensive, and more profound. She always starts with the intention of energy and wants to bring it through since each colour reflects a type of vibration: Love, Harmony, Peace, Happiness…

A Singapore born and raised, Siti an emerging artiste whose work showcases her vibrant personality, through the use of distinctively bright and lively colours, created by a variety of aggressive brush strokes and use of the pallet knife technique!

Larissa Orfanidou, born in Kazakhstan on October 15, 1968, and currently residing in Greece, is a versatile artist and writer who is deeply committed to infusing her creations with a profound passion for life and a resolutely positive perspective on the complexities of our modern world. Larissa’s artistic journey is fueled by a mission to share her enthusiasm and happiness, believing that by doing so, she can contribute to a more robust and joyous global community.

Currently based in Singapore, Volha Bazyleva was born in Belarus and has loved drawing since she was a child.  

After pursuing her tertiary education at the Institute of Business in Minsk (Belarus) and moving to Germany after graduation to start a corporate career, Volha later relocated to Italy, following her passion for creativity and taking up a role as an art teacher.

Olga’s path as an artist started at four years old in Ukraine when her mother brought her to the art school as she sensed her interest in drawing. Since that time, her life, work and education were continuously filled with arts in different instances, from primary art school, through graduating from Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, through multiple art-travel tours across museums of Europe, US, and Asia – to work challenges in commercial design and digital graphics, and back to fine arts.

Petra Beaukova’s artistic journey began in Slovakia, where she was blessed to grow up in a modest yet joyful family that encouraged her artistic pursuits. Her creative expression commenced at a tender age and found early nurturing in the form of formal art education at a primary and secondary fine art school in her hometown. Following twists and turns, Petra embarked on a path that led her to become an Interior Designer.

Raina Kim Li, 金麗, is the artist behind Rei. Born in Singapore, Raina was trained in and practised architecture until 2014, when she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of being an artist. Having lived in New York, Santiago, Tokyo, and Silicon Valley before settling back home, her art has evolved over the years; having previously focused on the expression of self, she now casts the eye inwards to the workings of the heart, mind, and spirit.  

Veronique Kathrina Jonassen is a French-Norwegian artist based in Hong Kong. Born on the west coast of Norway, raised in Togo, educated in France and the US, she has been living in Asia for more than ten years. Veronique has explored many countries and cultures, which are her source of inspiration. Fascinated by the icy cold Northern landscapes, she is also in love with dancing and colourful ethnic patterns, all visible in her art.

Originating from the Hebei Province, Suying Liu has devoted her life to painting.  

After specialising in Fine Arts at Hebei Normal University, Liu became a middle school art teacher; during this time, she relished the opportunity to share her passion with the younger generations.  

Liu’s work uses Chinese ink on paper. Freehand characters painted with ink are often seen across the artist’s works, which aim to shed light on the people and culture of China in days gone by. 

Veronica S. Yun is a South Korean wildlife artist based in Singapore. All creatures in her series have various colours of nature. She gets inspiration from the sea and the sky which changes colours depends on time, depth and weather. She participated in Tatinis art fair in May 2019, following her first exhibition in December 2017.

Jenya Jem, a Russian artist, embarked on her artistic journey with a profound exposure to diverse cultures and countries, shaping her unique perspective on art. This multicultural immersion became the foundation of her creativity, evident in the rich tapestry of her work. Drawn to the artistry of masters from Indonesia, Norway, and Armenia, Jenya Jem’s style bears the influence of these varied traditions.

Harshada Khare is an Indian artist born and raised in Mumbai, currently based in Hong Kong, where she has lived for more than six years.

From a background in Technology, Harshada has worked for some early-stage IT ventures in India & Hong Kong. Harshada has always been an art fanatic, whether dancing during childhood or some rare drawing & sketching during her school days.

Simran Daga was born in 1996 in India. She is an Artist and a Jewelry Designer. The technique of creating paintings Simran is unique, and she is using Natural stones by splitting them into small pieces.
Since 15 years old Simran is making jewellery designs and having an immense interest in art and craft, paintings, sketches, portraits etc.
After post-graduation, she decided to do something different in paintings. So, Simran started to do research…

Victoria is a French-Russian painter artist born into a family of chemist engineers. I have loved painting since my earliest childhood… At first, I painted on everything around me: the walls, the curtains, the tapestry… Later, I studied for two years in a painting workshop and finally at the School of Fine Arts for four years (1978). I graduated as a painter artist at 16, and then my high school degree at 18 years old (1980).

The Graduate of the Moscow Higher Art and Industrial School (former Stroganovsky)
Member of the Professional Union of Designers of Kazakhstan
Works are in the CIS countries, America, Canada, Israel, Germany

Olga Belka is a professional underwater artist, the only underwater portraitist in the world. She developed a unique technology of painting in saltwater, allowing her to paint pictures from nature, detailing the smallest details of the underwater world.

Tatiana Alieva was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and graduated from the National University of Azerbaijan with a Biology degree. During four years in Moscow, she studied art alongside Russian artists now widely recognized for their artistic achievements. She and her family then moved to Wellington, New Zealand, where her creative passion blossomed, capturing the spectacular city, ocean, and mountain scenery.

In 1999 I became interested in Hip-Hop culture, namely graffiti, this was the beginning of my career. Subsequently, the graffiti was relegated to the 2nd plan, replaced by street art and experiments on the canvas. In 2004 entered Cherepovets State University at the graphic art faculty, and from that moment began to try to paint on canvas. graduated in 2009. Main Directions Pop Art, Street Art.

“Each tiny detail of life is part of who we are. Becoming united with these small pieces makes life meaningful.” By combining details of both micro and macro worlds in various media, Gonça’s artwork reflects this unity, while also revealing the mysteries hidden in the details.