Memory Vignettes & Poem-Paintings Series
Opening Reception Friday, March 6th, 6-8:30PM. Oakland Asian Cultural Center March 6th to April 30 2020 “As a woman, Hindu, Muslim, artist, and mother, I
Opening Reception Friday, March 6th, 6-8:30PM. Oakland Asian Cultural Center March 6th to April 30 2020 “As a woman, Hindu, Muslim, artist, and mother, I
Work and worship is blended in the art works of Local Muslim women artists exhibition. The exhibition features a range of calligraphy styles from traditional
With canvas and Quran, one artist aims to make Islamic calligraphy a universal language Berkeley artist Salma Arastu uses Islamic calligraphy in a nontraditional
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/02/05/rhythmix-to-honor-alamedas-lost-japantown-on-feb-19/ Rhythmix to honor Alameda’s lost Japantown on Feb. 19 Date community’s Day of Remembrance for internship under FDR; exhibit, poetry planned Previous Next courtesy
The Word: Visual Interpretations by Muslim Women Artists from the Bay Area “The Word: Visual Interpretations by Local Muslim Women Artists” at Arc Gallery https://www.arc-sf.com/the-word.html
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
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