Acrylic on Canvas with Thread Embroidery.
*Artwork will be shipped directly from the artist's studio in Singapore.
"This piece captures a pivotal moment of transition: moving between worlds, roles, and homes. It reflects the profound transformation this shift has brought, not just for the bride depicted, but for everyone around her.
In the composition, the bride’s parents are painted with two hands each, symbolizing their nurturing and protective presence. The bride and groom, in contrast, are shown with one hand each, unified as they step into their shared future. The ethereal background conveys the surreal stillness felt through this transition, while the tree motif on the mother’s shawl symbolizes grounding, stability, and connection to one’s roots.
The lush green garlands around the couple symbolize the growth and blossoming love they will cultivate throughout their journey together. I added sunlit highlights to embody hope and the possibilities of their future. A significant detail is the red-yellow ritual thread I sewed onto each figure’s hands. This traditional symbol of protection and eternal bonds reflects the ties that will forever connect the couple to their loved ones. Through this piece, I explored my own emotional landscape around the enduring strength of change between tradition, identity, and the infinite potential of love."
Natasha Sakhuja Harris is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist whose work merges storytelling, symbolism, and material experimentation. As a former fashion designer, she brings a diverse creative background to her practice, seamlessly blending fine art, textile work, and design. Drawing on her South Asian roots and Canadian upbringing, Natasha explores themes of diasporic identity, femininity, and the domestic realm. Her interdisciplinary work spans painting, embroidery, printmaking, and animation, and often reflects the complexities of living between cultures and homes.
She has collaborated with renowned companies and brands including Disney, ABC Studios, Nickelodeon, Barbie, and Mango and Marigold Press. Her artwork has been exhibited internationally, with recent highlights in Singapore including Singapore Art Week 2025 at Tembusu Art Gallery and Wings of Art—a collaboration with Barbie in support of the Singapore Red Cross. She was recognized for her contributions by Mayor Denise Phua on behalf of Benjamin William, CEO of the Singapore Red Cross. Natasha was also recently featured in Grazia Singapore, spotlighting her creative practice and role in the exhibition. Earlier in her career, her work was showcased in Canadian exhibitions, reflecting an ongoing link to her artistic roots in Toronto.
