Natasha Sweeting is a Tanzanian artist and graphic designer whose bold, vibrant portraits offer a powerful celebration of women of colour. With over 25 years of professional experience, her creative journey has taken her from Dar es Salaam to some of the UK’s most respected art institutions, including Goldsmiths University, Loughborough University, and the Kent Institute of Art & Design. Her work has been exhibited across the United Kingdom, Tanzania, and Greece.

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Natasha’s art is rooted in storytelling—stories of strength, beauty, resilience, and cultural pride. Growing up in Dar es Salaam, she was surrounded by women whose presence, wisdom, and warmth left a lasting impression. These women, and the rich cultural backdrop of Tanzania, continue to inspire her practice.

Her portraits are immediately striking—filled with saturated colours and bold patterns that draw from African textiles and the joyful, expressive aesthetic of the Tinga Tinga movement, which emerged in post-colonial Tanganyika. Through this visual language, Natasha creates a space where women of colour are not only seen, but celebrated, honoured, and uplifted.

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Working between the UK and East Africa, Natasha’s practice explores identity, heritage, and the power of representation. Each piece invites viewers to pause, look closer, and reflect on the stories carried by the women she paints—stories that transcend borders, rooted in both personal memory and shared cultural history.