Artists
Hassan Niyaz
Mariyam Halym
Aishath Shuaila
Afzal Shaafiu (Afu)
Zuha Bari
Zifla Ibrahim
Baburu Akuru x Jille
Hidhana Latheef
Mohamed Hisan
Aima Musthafa
Aminath Fathina
Dhyna Shaheem
Emaz Shakoor
Alwan Ibrahim
Hawwa Lahfa
June 21 - July 5, 2026 | Singapore
In Collaboration with Suvāsthi by Oaga
Explore a distilled narrative of Maldivian contemporary art, bringing together fifteen artists from the villas of Oaga Art Resort into one shared space.
Moving through myth, memory, and land, this exhibition unfolds as a living archive—revealing the deeper terrain of ancestry, craft, and transformation beneath the surface of "paradise."
Origin > Depth > Memory > Breath > Love > ContinuityThis artwork by Hassan Niyaz reflects on
time and transformation through
minimal forms, inspired by the symbolic
movement of a heron before rain.
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Ascent
Hassan Niyaz | 60 x 75 cm | Mixed Media on Canvas
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Tree of Life
Baburu Akuru x Jille | 50 x 80 cm | Acrylic on Canvas
An origin story
unfolds—where
myth, sacrifice,
and survival
intertwine to
shape the
foundations of
island life.
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Sanctuary
Zifla Ibrahim | 40 x 35 cm | Acrylic & Mixed Media
Soft textures and shifting
tones echo the rhythm of
the coast, offering a quiet
space to pause, breathe,
and reconnect.
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Butterfly Pea
Mariyam Halym | 14 x 17.5 cm | Watercolour on Paper
This botanical series
highlights the delicate
beauty of local plant life,
encouraging closer
observation of nature’s
often overlooked details.
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Muraka
Zuha Bari | 21.5 x 58 cm | Mixed Media printed Linen
This work by Zuha reassembles fragments of
memory and tradition, tracing how identity is
continuously reshaped across time.
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Colours Without Name #16
Afzal Shaafiu (Afu) | 45.5 x 28 cm | Oil on Wood
This work by Afzal Shaafiu (Afu) investigates color as an independent experience,
removing it from representation to explore its emotional and perceptual presence.Libaas I
Hidhana Latheef | 25 x 25 cm | Kasabu Weaving
This collection of artworks by Hidhana reinterprets a Maldivian folktale, reclaiming
a silenced female figure through narrative, emotion, and traditional craft.
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Mohamed Hisan | 30 x 45 | Stone Carving
Silent Voyager
Hisan merges traditional carving with oceanic forms, creating a tactile dialogue
between heritage, craft, and the rhythms of the sea.
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This installation by Shuaila explores the tension between
desire and silence, inviting viewers to participate in an
intimate exchange of unspoken emotions.
Pheromone
Aishath Shuaila | 130 x 90 cm | Mixed Media on Plywood
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Flow
Aima Musthafa | 50 x 40 cm | Acrylic on Canvas
Moments that often pass unnoticed are held here—small, fleeting impressions that shape a
sense of place and belonging.
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Collective Backbone
Aminath Fathina | 39.5 x 29.5 | Watercolour on Paper
Through delicate observation, Amina brings attention to the quiet resilience of
local flora, honoring what endures long after we pass.
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underwater world of the Maldives, highlighting both its
beauty and the urgent environmental threats it faces.
Corallite
Alwan Ibrahim | 40 x 50 cm | Photography
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Lahu invites you into a dream space where memory,
imagination, and nature dissolve into one another—fluid,
surreal, and deeply personal.
Bappa Garden
Hawwa Lahfa | 42 x 59.4 cm | Digital Illustration
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Through layered materials and storytelling, Dhyna carries forward
generational knowledge, preserving craft as both memory and living practice.
Dhathuru
Dhyna Shaheem | 42 x 29.7 cm | Mixed Media/Epoxy
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From shells, sand, and sea-worn fragments, intricate scenes emerge—reminding us that
beauty often lives in what is overlooked.
Kahan’bu
Emaz Shakoor | 21 x 29.7 | Shell Sculpture on Paper
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Visit the gallery
Oevaali Art Gallery
10 Bussorah Street, Singapore, 199488