Entry002 - “The Feminine Existentialism” with Natasha Sackx
- Maison Muses
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NATASHA SACKX
Creative Director
Based in LA & Paris
06/01/2026
Natasha Sackx reflects on feminine existentialism, creative duality, and how identity, truth, and self-discovery shape her visual work.
" Growing up in an international household, I’ve always been exposed to duality and its beauty; therefore my creative identity showcases a lot of beauty in duality. I am driven to find the feminine in the masculine, the triumph in the struggle and the delicacy in the tough. These themes are represented through my choices of Styling and Creative Direction for Magazines, Music Videos and more! My medium of preference is showing my Styling and Creative Direction through Photography and Video; as I find that those are the best way to showcase my work." - Natasha Sackx
Q1: What are the themes, questions, or concerns that tend to reappear across your work, intentionally and unintentionally?
The themes, questions and/or concerns that tend to reappear across my work intentionally and unintentionally are: a state of existentialism, asking "why are we here", and "what is our purpose". Personally, my work reflects my state of mind at the time of its conception, so often my work has a lot of deeper and more meaningful questions around it. A concern of my work would be figuring and finding out the truth of things and understanding the backstory as I'm always seeking truth.
Q2: Was creativity something you felt naturally drawn to, or something you had to give yourself permission to pursue?
Creativity was something I felt naturally drawn to, yet I would say that I had to somewhat give myself permission to pursue it as a career.
Q3: Has your relationship with creativity changed as you’ve grown, particularly as a woman? In what ways?
My relationship with creativity has changed as I've grown in the ways it's more mature, cultured and layered in the thematics. Specifically, as a woman my relationship with creativity has changed in the way my mindset has evolved as a woman, so has my work. One way, for example, is I now place deeper and double meanings in my work.
Q4: What tends to stay with you long after a project is finished: the process, the people, or what you discovered about yourself?
I would say what tends to stay with me long after a project is finished is a mix of the process, layout, structure, creative thematics, the team and , of course, the layered self discovery that comes with each project.
Q5: Have there been moments when your voice or work felt questioned, misunderstood, or underestimated? How did those experiences shape you?
I would say there have been moments when my work was misunderstood, because my themes of existentialism and self discovery can be vague. Yet, these experiences shape me as I take this as an opportunity for me to further clarify, share and elaborate.
Q6: Are there things you’ve learned to tolerate in the industry that you wish you didn’t have to?
At the moment no, but we'll see in the future as I join a company - possibly I can see this occurring.
Q7: In your experience, are there any advantages to being a woman working in the creative industry?
In my experience, I would say that the advantage of being a woman in the creative industry is: I find myself and other women to be more creatively attuned, and therefore creative thinking comes easier. As well as being open to more risks creatively, and therefore a possible greater finalized project outcome.
Q8: Looking ahead, what do you want your creative life to feel like, rather than look like?
Looking ahead, I would like my creative life to feel like a reflection of who I am as a person with the thematics of existentialism, depth and be emotionally sound and safe for all viewers to reflect on.
More about Natasha Sackx:
IG: @sackxstudios
(Email Natasha for help with Creative Direction & Styling projects.)