
my joy
I enjoy the process of painting. Whether I draw inspiration from sacred words or poetry and draw flow of humanity or nature movements, the lyrical
I enjoy the process of painting. Whether I draw inspiration from sacred words or poetry and draw flow of humanity or nature movements, the lyrical
What is time? I can’t hold it I can’t grab it Though I want to hold it, grab it and own it I can’t
Do not lose faith in humanity It is a vast, limitless, spread out ocean It does not get dirty with a few drops of dirt
My works are lyrical, spiritual, figurative, and calligraphic. My paintings reveal stories of unity in diversity, peace and joy, celebration of life, and women and dancing whirling dervishes. Whether in paintings or sculptures, the faceless figures in my work represent the universal oneness of all humanity. My calligraphic work attempts to celebrate the same message of universality spread through verses in Arabic calligraphy and in the poetry of Rumi. Read More
Salma Arastu Studio
2547 8th Street Studio #37
Berkeley, CA 94710
Mobile: 484.554.6035
Email: salma@salmaarastu.com
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