Sharmila Wood is an Independent Curator who works at the intersection of social change, history, and ecology in design and art. She applies a multidisciplinary approach to curating that weaves together writing, research, design and communications across the creative sector. She has a Bachelor of Arts (History & English) with a Masters of Art History and Curatorship.

Sharmila’s curatorial practice reflects her interest in artistic and design movements that engage with contemporary issues. As an Australian of mixed ancestry she is interested in hybridity and globalising encounters that engage with heritage, spirituality, tradition and diverse knowledge systems.

Sharmila has provided creative direction on major publishing and design initiatives, and managed commissions across the arts. Her writing has been published in numerous books and journals. She has also delivered a number of editorial projects.

She is Director at Tarruru, a purpose-driven arts consultancy.

Her exhibition Actions for the Earth: Art, Care and Ecology is being produced by Independent Curators International and is touring the USA. To date the exhibition has travelled to: The Contemporary at Blue Star Galleries; Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University; The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art,; La Galería, UC Merced ; The Herron Galleries; Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.