Alpana Ahuja lives and works in Singapore. Elephants are her muse and her art creates space for others to connect with nature.
12 August - 2 September 2026: Allure of Gajah at 36 Everton Road, Singapore. More details soon:
Alpana is a Singapore-based artist, illustrator, educator, and wildlife advocate whose practice is deeply inspired by the natural world. Originally from India, Alpana began her creative journey as a freelance artist before relocating to Singapore in 2000. Formally trained in Textile Design at the South Delhi Polytechnic for Women, she later earned a certificate in Western Art from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).
Elephants have long been her enduring muse. Having painted Lord Ganesha during her formative years, her fascination gradually evolved into an exploration of the living elephant as a symbol of wisdom, compassion, and strength. She is particularly recognized for her ongoing Padhchinh series(Padhchinh meaning "footprint" in Sanskrit), created in collaboration with Wildlife SOS India. These unique works incorporate the physical footprints of rescued elephants, with proceeds directly supporting their medical care and rehabilitation.
Working fluidly across watercolors, acrylics, oils, and eco-friendly chalk-based paints, Alpana explores diverse mediums ranging from canvas and murals to wood and textiles. Beyond elephants, her work celebrates Singapore's native wildlife, tigers, and the broader animal kingdom—fostering empathy, resilience, and coexistence.
Alpana’s dedication to conservation extends beyond the canvas:
Exhibiting extensively since 2001, her landmark solo exhibition, Ganpati to Gajah (Singapore & New Delhi, 2014), traced the cultural and spiritual connection from sacred mythology to real-life wildlife. A life member of the Singapore Art Society, Alpana invites audiences to view animals not merely as subjects of art, but as fellow inhabitants of a shared world
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