I do not say there is no pain around me
I have not suffered while wounds were bleeding
I am brave and I do not cry
I know you wonder when you hear my story
But let me tell you my friend
Since I have surrendered myself to my Creator
My pain has disappeared
I had many wounds but were healed with His remembrance
I suffered; I fell apart
But He was carrying me in His arms
I survived that is the gist of my story

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Salma Arastu

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

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