Talks & Speaking Engagement

Speaking & Public Engagements

Sheetol Chawla regularly speaks on the intersection of wearable sculpture, cultural storytelling, migration, craftsmanship, and the responsibility of artists when engaging with cultural heritage. Through public talks, interviews, panel discussions, and cultural programmes, she explores how creative practice can preserve memory, strengthen identity, and foster meaningful dialogue between communities.

Her presentations draw from years of research-led artistic practice, offering audiences an insight into the extensive process behind each body of work—from historical investigation and cultural consultation to material experimentation and sculptural construction. Rather than focusing solely on finished artefacts, Chawla discusses the values, ethics, and responsibilities that shape her creative practice, encouraging conversations about respect, authenticity, and the role of artists in interpreting cultural narratives.

As a Kiwi-Indian artist working between cultures, her perspective is informed by personal experience as well as an ongoing commitment to building bridges through art. Themes of belonging, migration, spirituality, heritage, and collective memory frequently emerge throughout her presentations, reflecting her belief that wearable sculpture can become a powerful medium for preserving stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

Her public engagements have included keynote presentations, artist talks, cultural events, interviews, judging appointments, educational discussions, and collaborative programmes developed alongside community organisations, business leaders, artists, educational institutions, and diplomatic representatives. These engagements contribute to broader conversations surrounding cultural heritage, artistic research, creative leadership, and the evolving role of contemporary artists within society.

Whether addressing students, creative professionals, community audiences, or industry leaders, Chawla approaches every engagement as an opportunity to encourage curiosity, deepen cultural understanding, and demonstrate how art can become a lasting archive of history, identity, and human experience.

2026

Interview with Indian News

2026

NZICA – Public Engagment

2026

Aotearoa Music Awards

2026

Interview with Word-on-Fashion

2025

Podcast with Hmm Fm

2025

Interview with Miss World

2024

FF Channel

2023

Interview with Apparel magazine

2022

Interview with International Design Awards

2022

Otago Daily Times, Magazine