Petals of Regrow: where culture blossoms and resilience takes root
12 March - 29 March (Thurs-Sun, 10am-4pm)
Hosna Saif, Maryam Hussaini, and Rodaba Qureshi
"Petals of Regrow" brings together three newly arrived female artists from Afghanistan whose paintings and multi-sensory cultural installations explore the intertwined themes of women’s rights and Nowruz. Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, is an ancient celebration of the Persian New Year, observed for over 3,000 years across Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia, and beyond. It symbolises rebirth, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness.
Through vibrant visual storytelling and culturally rooted decoration, each artist reclaims this moment of renewal to amplify her voice as one who resists, rebuilds, and rises. The exhibition space becomes a sanctuary of transformation, where culture fuels strength, and creativity becomes a form of resistance. The title evokes both fragility and power: petals as symbols of growth, healing, and cultural blossoming.
We aim to present the exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery in the Inner West to spark curiosity about our culture and voices rarely heard in this local area.
Public Program:
A Nowruz Celebration (free, bookings essential - book here)
Sunday 22 March, 2pm-4pm
Join a 3000-year-old celebration of the Persian New Year observed across Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia and beyond with opportunities to meet the artists, live performances, and more.