In my search to find my identity, after arriving in the United States, the new paintings that started emerging on my canvases were “Myth and Mystery Series”. These began with my continuous lyrical line on the canvas and ended up bringing out the mysteries buried under my subconscious mind. Embedded with layers of muted colors, tribal designs, folk patterns, embroidered with pen & ink details, these fish like figures revealed unknown stories.
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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