From Meera Bai to Rumi: In Search of Eternal Love
On a very personal note, I considered myself to be a spiritual artist even before I embraced Islam. I was born a Hindu and I
Rumi poem-paintings
Rumi Poem-10 The moment you find a companion in joy Is the moment you find your life’s own fate. Beware that you don’t waste that
Spirituality and Myself
On a very personal note, I have been a spiritual artist even before I embraced Islam. I was born a Hindu and I was raised
Turning Rumi: Singing Verses of Love, Unity and Freedom
I have rediscovered Rumi recently. I knew his poetry from other people or heard someone reciting it but suddenly I have found the treasure of
Image Journal: Salma Arastu
How do we live our days in the afterglow of the Christmas season, with its message of “peace on earth, good will to all� I
NCWCA: Salma Arastu’s Recent Public Works Projects
Salma Arastu’s steel sculpture titled Dancing With The Stars was installed at the San Diego Port and a dedication ceremony was held on October 28,
Courant.com: Artists Collaborate On Interfaith Project At Hartford Cultural Center
HARTFORD — — A giant plywood cube sits among the flowers and shrubs in front of the Charter Oak Cultural Center. In a matter of
IllumeMag: Salma Arastu: Art Lives in the Lyrical Line
“I have been labeled in so many ways: a Muslim artist, an Indian artist and a woman artist.” Born into a Hindu family in Rajasthan,
The Island: Your weekend: “The Flow of Humanityâ€
by Michael Singman-Aste Salma Arastu stands in the Regina K. Stafford meeting room in the main branch of the Alameda Free Library, surrounded by 23
Muslim-American Greeting-Card Makers Survive in Tough Market
Small businesses are meeting challenges from e-cards and a tough economy Washington — Some Muslim-American business owners say that when it comes to wishing friends
Islamic Art Legacy and Contemporary Muslim Artist
My presentation at ISNA conference in Fall 2008: My purpose in today’s presentation at ISNA is to make our community aware of the contemporary work
Creativity and Path of Spirituality
Yesterday at the Creativity and the spiritual path conference I had the opportunity to meet and know many Muslim artists in diverse fields. It is
“Golden Moments†Series
I have been fascinated by Persian and Mughal miniature paintings from the Indian sub-continent since childhood. I used to look at them in books for
Celebration of Calligraphy
My new series, “Celebration of Calligraphy,†started in spring 2009 after the publication of my book The Lyrical Line: Embracing All and Flowing. The book
Tikkun Daily: Lord Krishna Dances In
The Hindu Lord Krishna began to dance his way back into Salma Arastu’s paintings, years after her conversion to Islam. How and why did it
Salma Arastu in Tikkun Daily
“Abstract people dance across her giant canvasses, which hover and throb with rich colors and an aching sense of peace,†wrote Alana Price of Indian-born
Hyphenated Spirit: Salma Arastu: born with faith and art in her heart
Salma Arastu has been painting for thirty some years. Born into Sindhi and Hindu tradition in India, she later embraced Islam through her marriage. She
SPAN Magazine: Achievers – Salma Arastu: Conveying Artful Messages
Salma Arastu’s art tells a story. She does not plan it that way but says, “Somehow the messages start appearing as I work. These messages
SF Art News: Alternatives in Alternative Spaces – Kalart Gallery
Kalart Gallery Kalart began its existence as a traditional gallery in the late 90’s. It was founded by San Francisco architect, Arvind Iyer. With the
India Currents Feature: Artist and Book Author Salma Arastu Talks About Her Work
Having lived in India, Iran, Kuwait and the U.S. (currently in Berkeley), born to one faith and married into another, artist Salma Arastu a product
