Method Delhi presents Points of Cont(act), a solo exhibition by Sehaj Malik, curated by Sahil Arora. On view from 29 March to 19 April 2026, the exhibition examines the relationship between the human body, labour, and architectural space through an immersive, process-driven approach to drawing.
A Spatial System Rooted in the Body
Conceived as a spatial system, the exhibition positions the body as both an instrument and an active agent. Malik’s practice investigates how physical movement interacts with and reshapes built environments. The gallery becomes a responsive site where gestures, resistance, and repetition continuously redefine space.
The Central Work: Time, Labour, and Repetition
At the core of the exhibition is To the Cosmos and Back in 29 Steps, a site-specific, instruction-based durational work. Structured like a factory routine, Malik worked within fixed daily shifts, transforming the act of drawing into a disciplined temporal process. The repetition of actions, regulated by time and physical endurance, becomes integral to the creation of the work rather than incidental.
Drawing as Residue and Process
Working primarily with charcoal, Malik treats drawing as residue rather than representation. Marks emerge from bodily movement arcs shaped by the swing of an arm and lines determined by reach and breath. The resulting compositions circular, elliptical, and accumulative record force, friction, and interruption, turning the gallery into a field of physical traces.
Intersections of Machine and Organism
Malik’s work draws from early experiences of her father’s factory, where mechanical systems informed her understanding of rhythm and production. In Points of Cont(act), industrial metaphors such as valves and chambers intersect with organic processes like breathing and fatigue. This overlap collapses distinctions between machine and body, creating a hybrid visual language.
About the Artist
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Sehaj Malik (b. 2001) is an artist based between Delhi and Paris, currently pursuing her Master’s at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris. Her practice explores interconnected systems through instruction-based drawing and embodied processes. This exhibition marks her debut solo presentation, following recent projects including Asia Now Art Fair, Paris (2025), and exhibitions at Looloolook Gallery and Théâtre des Expositions.
Exhibition Highlights
- To the Cosmos and Back in 29 Steps, a durational, instruction-based work
- Large-scale charcoal drawings created through bodily measurement
- Exploration of labour, repetition, and endurance in artistic production
- Transformation of gallery space into an interactive, process-driven environment
Venue and Visitor Information
The exhibition is hosted at Method, a contemporary art space in Defence Colony, New Delhi. Known for supporting emerging practices, the gallery continues its focus on experimental and process-led work through this presentation.
| Aspects | Details |
| Exhibition | Points of Cont(act) |
| Artist | Sehaj Malik |
| Venue | Method, D Block, Basement, D-59, Defence Colony |
| City | New Delhi |
| Opening Date | 29 March 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 29 March – 19 April 2026 |
| Organiser | Method Delhi |
| Entry / Tickets | Not specified |
Takeaway
Points of Cont(act) positions drawing as an evolving, time-bound process shaped by the body’s interaction with space. Through repetition, endurance, and movement, Sehaj Malik redefines artistic production as both physical and conceptual labour. The exhibition offers a compelling reflection on how space is experienced, measured, and transformed through human presence.
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