Description

This is Us by Edgar Allan Toh captures a deeply personal and spontaneous moment of affection, inspired by a photograph discovered while revisiting memories from a trip to Paris in January 2022. Within the corner of a photograph, Toh found an intimate scene of a couple sharing a playful moment together, unaware that their genuine connection had been quietly captured.

The artwork transforms this simple everyday gesture into a timeless reflection on love, presence, and human connection. The couple’s embrace and shared selfie represent a modern expression of romance, while the iconic Parisian setting in the background adds a sense of place, memory, and nostalgia.

Through expressive brushwork and the soft textures of oil on canvas, Toh preserves the warmth of this fleeting moment, balancing realistic details with an emotional interpretation. This is Us celebrates the beauty of authentic experiences — the moments we create for ourselves, and the unexpected memories that remain with us.