Solo Exhibitions
This archive documents the professional showcases of each wearable sculpture collection as it has travelled across national and international platforms. Each presentation marks an important chapter in the evolving journey of the work, recording where the collections have been introduced to new audiences and experienced within different creative contexts. Together, these showcases trace the growing public history of the artistic archive.
REINGA
Ceremonial Unveiling, at the New Zealand Indian Central Association Centenary Celebration
Cordis Hotel
Auckland, New Zealand • 2026
Exhibition Overview
REINGA was publicly unveiled for the first time in 2026 at the New Zealand Indian Central Association’s Centenary Celebration, held at the Cordis Hotel, Auckland. Opened with a traditional karakia, the presentation marked the beginning of the artwork’s public journey and invited audiences to experience its intricate craftsmanship, cultural symbolism, and sculptural presence firsthand. The photographs and film below document this inaugural unveiling, capturing not only the work itself but also the conversations, reflections, and moments of curiosity it inspired as visitors explored the installation. Together, they preserve the first chapter in REINGA’s exhibition history
MOANA
International Presentation
Villa Erba, Lake Como
Italy • 2025
Exhibition Overview
Following its completion, MOANA was presented internationally in Lake Como, Italy, introducing the work to European audiences for the first time. Inspired by the Pacific Ocean as a symbol of connection, migration, identity, and shared cultural histories, the presentation invited viewers to experience the sculpture beyond the studio through movement, craftsmanship, and storytelling. The photographs and film below document this international presentation, capturing both the sculptural qualities of the work and the atmosphere surrounding its introduction on the global stage, marking the beginning of MOANA’s exhibition journey.
MOANA
International Presentation
Miss World Festival
Hyderabad, India • 2025
Exhibition Overview
MOANA was presented on the international stage at the Miss World Festival in Hyderabad, India, where it represented Aotearoa New Zealand through contemporary wearable sculpture. Inspired by the Pacific Ocean as a source of connection, identity, migration, and cultural exchange, the presentation brought together artistic practice and cultural storytelling before a global audience. The photographs and film below document this significant presentation, preserving the atmosphere, audience engagement, and international context that later accompanied MOANA’s recognition with the Miss World Design Award 2025.
BLACK LIONESS
International Presentation
Villa Erba, Lake Como,
Italy • 2025
Exhibition Overview
Following its presentation in Paris, Black Lioness travelled to Lake Como, Italy, where the collection was presented within the historic setting of Villa Erba. The exhibition continued the artwork’s international journey, inviting audiences to experience its sculptural silhouettes, intricate craftsmanship, and symbolic narrative from a new cultural perspective. Inspired by the enduring symbolism of Kali as a force of courage, protection, and transformation, the presentation highlighted the dialogue between contemporary wearable sculpture and one of Italy’s most celebrated architectural landmarks. The photographs and film below document this presentation, preserving the evolving exhibition history of Black Lioness as it continued its journey across international stages.
BLACK LIONESS
International Presentation
Hotel Le Marois
Paris, France • 2024
Exhibition Overview
Black Lioness made its international debut in Paris, France, in 2024, introducing the collection to audiences through a presentation that celebrated sculptural form, craftsmanship, and symbolic storytelling. Inspired by the Hindu Goddess Kali, the work explores strength, protection, transformation, and feminine power through a series of wearable sculptures. Set within the historic surroundings of Hotel Le Marois, the presentation created a dialogue between contemporary artistic practice and classical European architecture. The photographs and film below document the collection’s first international presentation, preserving the atmosphere and audience experience that marked an important milestone in the artwork’s exhibition journey.
EOS
International Presentation
Palazzo Visconti
Milan, Italy • 2024
Exhibition Overview
Following its international debut in Paris, EOS continued its exhibition journey with a presentation at the historic Palazzo Visconti in Milan, Italy, in 2024. Set within one of Milan’s distinguished heritage palaces, the exhibition placed contemporary wearable sculpture in dialogue with classical architecture and artistic tradition. The photographs and film below document this international presentation, preserving another significant chapter in the evolving exhibition history of EOS as it continued its journey across European cultural stages.
EOS
International Presentation
La Galerie Bourbon
Paris, France • 2023
Exhibition Overview
EOS received its first international presentation at La Galerie Bourbon in Paris, France, in 2023, marking the public debut of Sheetol Chawla’s wearable sculpture practice. Presented within a contemporary gallery setting during Paris Fashion Week, the exhibition introduced international audiences to a body of work that explored sculptural form, craftsmanship, and material experimentation through wearable art. The photographs and film below document this inaugural presentation, preserving the atmosphere of the exhibition and the first chapter in EOS’s international exhibition history.
