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Artist: Sabbie Narwal
Category: Temporary Public Art Projects
Address: Sandalwood Pkwy E at Bramalea Rd

This whimsical portal opens up into a lush, enchanted bagh ("garden" in Punjabi), and is rooted in South Asian storytelling and folklore. This artwork reclaims and celebrates the imagination from a regional perspective - embracing maximalism, storytelling, colour and intricacy. The design is inspired by age- old Indian fables and architecture, features​ flora and fauna from the subcontinent and is a lighthearted, fanciful project hoping to enchant passersby

image of Enchanted Bagh, 2023

Sabbie Narwal is a Brampton-based illustrator, muralist, and founder of The Paper Narwhal, an art and lifestyle goods brand on a mission to spread joy and inspire people to live their coziest lives. Sabbie's multidisciplinary practice blends traditional and digital illustration, weaving together themes of everyday comfort, nature, food, and her South Asian heritage with a vibrant, warm, and whimsical aesthetic.

With a deep love for community storytelling, Sabbie's work has taken shape in murals, public art installations, and workshops across the GTA. She has collaborated with the City of Brampton, CBC Brampton, Daniels Corporation, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Through The Paper Narwhal, her illustrated goods have reached audiences at the One of a Kind Show, Toronto Art Crawl, Toronto Stationery Show, and beyond.

Rooted in the belief that art can be both soothing and powerful, Sabbie strives to create art that f​eels like coming home to one's inner self.