Filippa Af Buren

As a Swedish artist living in London, my work is a dialogue between contemporary minimalism and the raw essence of nature. I create pieces that reflect my ongoing exploration of organic materials and handcrafted processes — an approach that blends artistic expression with deep environmental awareness.
Each work incorporates natural elements I’ve gathered during my travels—earth, sand, stones, and fibres— infusing the canvas with textures and histories shaped by time. These materials are not merely decorative; they are the substance and spirit of the work. By layering them into my compositions, I aim to create a sensory experience that invites the viewer into a quieter, more intimate connection with the natural world.
My aesthetic is rooted in subtlety: clean lines, muted tones, and an emphasis on materiality. The simplicity in form allows the complexity of nature to emerge, unfiltered and honest. Sustainability and craftsmanship are integral to my practice, where the process—often slow and intuitive—is as significant as the outcome.
While much of my work has evolved through private commissions tailored to individual environments, creating independent series has allowed me to explore a more expansive artistic voice.

ISTITUTO MARANGONI, LONDON, UK — BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS IN FASHION DESIGN - 2013

Additional art courses in London and Scandinavia, including Open Studio at Chelsea College of Art, University of Arts London.

ART BELOW, LONDON UNDERGROUND - Oct. 2025
Filippa took part in Art Below, a program showcasing emerging artists’ work through billboard posters across the London underground. Her artwork, ‘A Coral Breeze,’ was displayed at Regent’s Park station in October 2025.
Group exhibition, Ad Lib Gallery, Wimbledon, London- Oct. 2025
Exhibited the artwork ‘The Humming from a Sea Halo’ at Ad Lib Gallery, coinciding with the Art Below campaign. She is one of a select group of artists chosen by the gallery to be represented in this exhibition.
28 flowers art gallery & florist, Chelsea, London- 2025
Filippa was invited to display and sell her artworks through 28 Flowers. Her pieces have been warmly received and successfully sold through the gallery. The collaboration also features a printed postcard and a Thank You card series with Atelier af Burén artworks.
GROUP EXHIBITION, GALERIA AZUR, BERLIN- JUNE 2025
Filippa was invited to exhibit ‘The Sossusvlei I and II’ at Session 4 Group Exhibition at Galeria Azur in Berlin. Gallery Curator Raquel Gonzalez noted: “People are drawn to [these works] not only because of the innovative material execution but also due to the serene and balanced colour palette, which evokes a real sense of calm.”...