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Embracing nature in all its forms I aim to bring its great healing affects onto canvas

My name is Filippa af Burén and I'm an abstract artist born in Gothenburg, Sweden and based in London. I completed a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Fashion Design from Istituto Marangoni, London and it gave med the opportunity to start of in a career as a fashion designer in luxury womenswear from where I in the summer of 2022 transitioned into a professional artist. My art work is now decorating

households globally both by individual buyers and collectors. Through embracing and studying nature in all its forms I create paintings with the aim to connect to the energy found in living things and bring its healing affects onto canvas. Being brought up in Sweden where 70% of land is woodland, one is constantly surrounded by the beauty of nature. I explore how nature can impact and stimulate our wellbeing and contribute to a sustainable lifestyle through meditative practice studies in natures organic forms.

23/07/2026

‘Rays of Resistance’
The more tumultuous seas a shell has overcome, the stronger it becomes.

A celebration of quiet resilience and inner strength. This mixed media piece layers real seashells, clay, acrylics, chalk, and oil pigments captures both fragility and fortitude.

87 × 62.5 cm | Framed in natural obeche wood. *Sold

17/07/2026

‘Uniquely Flawed’
Every scratch on the shell isn’t a defect. it’s what makes its pattern unique. Honouring imperfection in clay, seashells, and oil on board.

87 × 62.5 cm |
Framed in natural obeche wood.

15/07/2026

‘Sheltered’
Crushed South African seashells mixed with clay using an ancient technique for strength.
Part of Endured Forms; exploring protection, endurance and the quiet power of natural materials.

87 × 62.5 cm |
Framed in natural obeche wood.

*Sold

07/07/2026

Feeling inspired after my last trip to Geiranger, Norway.

02/07/2026

Balzi Rossi
120.5 x 148.5 cm
Mixed media on cotton canvas

Commissioned work for a beautiful home in Chelsea, London.

10/06/2026

‘Bakoven’ soon heading to its new home in London

Mixed media on cotton canvas;
Clay, crushed seashells, sand, limestone and acrylics.
152cm x 122cm

06/05/2026

My practice is rooted in nature and the slow, quiet moments it offers. With soft tones and organic textures, I hope my pieces can transport viewers, even just for a second, into a space of calm and contemplation.

’The Humming of a Sea Halo’ and Coral Breeze’ Mixed media on cotton canvas;
Clay, seashells, sand, chalk, acrylics and oil pigment
framed in natural Obeche wood.

124.5cm x 94cm

10/04/2026

Diptych I & II just sold 🤍

These two panels have now found their new home,and my heart is full.

Born from a journey to La Cave aux Coquillages deep beneath the Champagne vineyards, a magical underground world of 45-million-year-old fossilised seashells embedded in limestone.

I carried crushed seashells and limestone from that very cave back to the studio, blending them with clay, sand, chalk, acrylics and oil pigment. Layer by layer, the swirling forms emerged, echoes of ancient shells and gentle ocean currents, speaking of resilience shaped by wild forces.

Part of the Endured Forms series, these diptychs celebrates endurance, transformation, and the quiet beauty of imperfection.

Thank you so much to the wonderful collectors who welcomed this piece into their spaces. It means the world.

A few pieces from the Endured Forms series are still available , DM me for more information and photos.

06/04/2026

Endured Forms, still carrying the energy of the ocean long after the exhibition closed. Grateful for these moments.

01/04/2026

Endured Forms at Gallery at 55 has now come to a close.

What a special few weeks it has been.
Thank you to everyone who attended the opening, visited the show, took the time to thoroughly view the works, and shared kind words and thoughtful conversations. Your presence and support mean more than I can say.

Thank you to my husband for holding everything together behind the scenes, and to my wonderful friends and family who have cheered me on.

A special thank you to Gallery at 55 for giving the series such a beautiful home, and to everyone who helped bring this show to life.

I’m so grateful for every single person who was part of it.
Thank you for capturing the works so beautifully, your photographs really bring out the light, texture and quiet presence of the pieces.

And to , my wonderful framer, who has framed my work with such care and skill for many years now, once again, you’ve done the most beautiful job. I’m so grateful.

And huge thank you to Matinoi Agency for their brilliant digital campaign that brought so many wonderful people through the doors.

A few works from the series are still available, feel free to DM me or visit www.atelierafburen.com

With warmth and gratitude,

Filippa

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Chelsea
London

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+447572233555

Website

https://www.instagram.com/atelierafburen/

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