Mala Sarkar Sehgal

BIO

Mala Sarkar Sehgal, born in India, holds a master’s degree in Visual Communication and Graphic Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Over two decades, she transitioned from visual art in advertising to decorative art, collaborating with Indian artisans to create unique works in materials like glass and metal. After moving to Switzerland in 2002, her style evolved, blending her Indian roots with Swiss influences. Deeply committed to recycling and rescuing old materials, Mala transforms abandoned furniture and discarded objects into expressive art, highlighting their innate textures and stories. Her tactile, earth-inspired creations draw from personal experiences, emotions, and vibrant curiosity, telling compelling stories that resonate deeply, inviting both touch and reflection.

Solo & Group Show
2014-2025

Two women show – Epalinges, Switzerland – 2014

Mini Solo – Touchstone Gallery – D.C. USA – 2015

Touchstone Celebrates its 40th Yeah in business – D.C. USA – 2016

Art as Politics – Touchstone Gallery – D.C. USA – 2016

Unity – Touchstone Gallery – D.C. USA – 2017

What’s Next? – Touchstone Gallery – D.C. USA – 2017

LIFE IN BLUE – Mansion at the Strathmore – North Bethesda, MD – 2017

Let’s talk – Lucion, Switzerland – 2018

Contemporary Art, XV – Swiss Art space, Lausanne – 2022

Community Show – Epalinges, Switzerland – 2023

Epal’ Art group show – Epalinges, Switzerland – 2024