Title: Bound -Letting go – Freedom

There are three pieces of acrylic and fabric on canvas, each 30” x14” by Sangeeta Prasad, M.A., ATR-BC.

My exploration of incorporating vintage Indian saris into my artwork began with a deeply personal gift. My mother gave me a piece of her wedding sari—an exquisite silk woven with gold and silver threads. The fabric had torn over time, and she felt no one could wear it, so she wanted to find a use for the beautiful woven saree. To me, however, it remained precious. Drawn to the beauty of Indian silk and its intricate weaving, I began integrating such fabrics into my paintings. Over time, family members and friends also entrusted me with their cherished saris, allowing these textiles to find new life within my art.
Working with sari fabric connects me to my rich Indian heritage and to the many hands and lives that have touched each piece. Like my own journey, a sari carries a story: it begins with the weaver, gathers memories through the person who wears it, and continues into a new narrative through my artwork.
This triptych reflects a personal transformation—from feeling confined to ultimately experiencing freedom. The central painting first appeared to me during meditation, and creating it became a process of releasing what I had been holding onto. Nearly a year later, I completed the first and final panels. Together, the three works form a visual reflection of a meaningful and evolving personal journey.