About Me

Professional Summary

Multidisciplinary artist and designer with 15+ years of experience in sculpture, painting, and contemporary jewellery. My practice focuses on transforming recycled materials into meaningful objects informed by Persian cultural heritage, personal storytelling, and sustainability. I exhibit locally and internationally and lead community workshops and creative learning programs across Melbourne.

Professional Experience

Visual Artist & Workshop Facilitator | Melbourne | 2021–Present

• Create original sculptural and wearable artworks using recycled paper pulp and mixed media.

• Design and deliver art workshops for children, adults, and community groups.

• Exhibit in solo and group exhibitions in Australia and abroad.

• Collaborate with councils, galleries, and organisations on public-facing creative programs.

Selected Workshops & Education Projects

• 2025 – From Pulp to Precious (Adults), Kingston Arts – Grant supported

• 2025 – Eco Creatures (Children 8–12), Kingston Arts – Grant supported

• 2023 – Paper Mache Jewellery Workshop, Hawthorn Arts Centre

• 2023 – Animal Sculpture Workshop, Hawthorn Arts Centre

Selected Exhibitions

• 2026 – Curated Group Exhibition, Town Hall Gallery, Hawthorn (forthcoming)

• 2025 – Recycled Rhythms: Persian Patterns Reborn, Solo, Kingston Arts Gallery

• 2025 – Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery

• 2024 – Salt & Bread, Linden Art Gallery (Design Fringe)

• 2023 – Australian National Brooch Show, Melbourne

• 2022 – Virtual Open Studio, Craft Victoria

• 2021 – Romanian Jewellery Week, Bucharest

• 2011–2020 – Exhibitions in Tehran, London, Los Angeles, Bucharest

Education

Master of Arts (Industrial Design) – University of Tehran, 2007

Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design) – Art University of Tehran, Tehran, 2002

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) – Melbourne Polytechnic, In Progress

Skills

• Sculpture & Materials: Recycled paper pulp, mixed media, bronze casting, wax modelling

• Jewellery Making: Paper mâché, metalworking, small-object design

• Painting: Oil, acrylic, watercolour, mixed media

• Digital Design: Photoshop, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 3ds Max

• Teaching & Engagement: Workshop design and delivery for adults and children

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