Transformative and thought-provoking, Maryam Ebtekar and Michelle Trewin reimagine everyday household litter as artworks that are meaningful, beautiful and enduring. 

Ebtekar challenges perceptions of craft, value and consumption by creating sculptural and wearable works from recycled paper pulp. Drawing on her Iranian heritage, she takes inspiration from the intricate tile patterns of Persian architecture, reinterpreting these forms in a contemporary, eco-conscious context. 

‘Precious Fibres’ channels the transformative potential of art to inspire connection, community and care for the world around us.  

From Wed 11 February 2026 until Sat 21 March 2026 , Town Hall Gallery, Hawthorn

Reworked is a group exhibition that presents the outcomes of the Monash artist mentorship program. Working across visual arts, textiles, ceramics, paper and natural materials, the artists explore practices of care, obsession, re-imagination and materiality.  

Exhibition dates: 15 January 2026 –  7 February 2026  , Track Gallery 

Recycled Rhythms: Persian Patterns Reborn was an exhibition at Kingston Art Gallery (July 31 – September 15, 2025). The project explored Persian architectural tiling through contemporary sculptures made from recycled materials, promoting sustainability and cultural appreciation.

Recycled Rhythms: Persian Patterns Reborn transforms discarded egg cartons into intricate sculptures inspired by Persian architectural tiling. Each work is crafted from hand-pulped, shaped, and painted elements that echo traditional patterns while embracing contemporary sustainability. Vibrant turquoise, green, and gold highlight themes of renewal and rebirth. This collection reimagines waste as beauty, inviting viewers to discover new value in overlooked materials and explore the connection between cultural heritage and environmental consciousness.