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I feel grateful to share the following announcement from curator Ruth Tabancay who has invited my works along with other four established Eco artists from the Bay Area. Mercury 20 Gallery is pleased to present THE NATURAL OTHER, an earth month group show featuring visiting artists: Salma Arastu, Alicia Escott, Julia Feldman, Linda Gass, and Amy Hibbs. March 31 - May 6, 2023 Artists Reception: Saturday, April 15, 4 - 6pm Gallery hours: Friday and Saturday from 12 to 5pm, and by appointment. Oakland Art Murmur: April 7 and May 5, 5 – 9 pm. THE NATURAL OTHER Curated by Ruth Tabancay In honor of Earth Day, April 22, Mercury 20 Gallery member Ruth Tabancay curated a show of artwork that fits into the premise, The Natural Other. The work in this show falls along a continuum with “What would happen without human intervention?” at one end and “With human intervention, what is the extent of disruption to a particular earth system and can we fix it?” at the other. Whether impacted or not, to what end will natural history evolve? The selected artists depict an intimate relationship with the earth through a variety of concepts. #ecoart #ecoartists #myceliummagic #mycelialflow #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #salmaarastu https://www.instagram.com/p/CqlQOAqJZGO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Women Life and Freedom In this painting I am trying to sew together Women Life and Freedom. Woman has every right to live and live freely. #womenempowerment #womenlifefreedom #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #salmaarastu https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEdOeMPy18/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My exhibition "We Are All One" ends on 30th March and I plan to be there on 21st and 29th March from 11am to noon. If any of you are interested in joining my curatorial tour then you are most welcome to join. Some of my new works where I am using burlap as the background and sewing the handmade paper and also collaborating with Akiko Suzuki for the first time are on view. Please DM me if you are planning to join. My statement: “We experience life as separate energy forms, but we also share our energies and exist as One. We are not only One with each other, but One with the Earth, with every living and non-living being in it, and ultimately, we are one with the Divine Essence itself, that we call our Creator and by so many Names. My message is always " We Are All One" It appears in all my work whether I do calligraphy or figuration or mycelium or microbes or home stories. These stories are rising from within me, and each painting has my soul in it. All these works are connected through my lyrical line that emanates from my soul and conveys the message of oneness, reflecting how all things have a spiritual essence and require care and attention." Salma Arastu. #weareallone #collaborations #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #salmaarastu https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5YJ0opi7S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Then we drove to the John Natsoulas gallery in Davis for the opening reception of Women of Northern California: making meaning for Yeasterday, Today and Tomorrow. It was very exciting and prestigious event for me. Thanks to my family for their support! Sharing some pics. #johnnatsoulasgallery #womenartists #contemporarynativeart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpaqMOIv5_u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thank you to all my friends who came for the opening reception yesterday afternoon as the rain stopped just in time and sunshine filled the gallery! sharing some pics https://www.instagram.com/p/CpaoH4Sp3uc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dear Friends You're Invited to the opening reception for my solo exhibition "We Are All One " March 4th, 2023 3pm to 5pm Lindsay Drikx Brown Art Gallery 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583. #solo #weareallone #spiritualart #onehumanity #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #bayareaartist #womenartists #salmaarastustudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNojDILwZy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Northern Illinois University Art Museum-http://www.niu.edu/artmuseum NIU Art Museum Exhibition-Dec. 1 opening reception of “Stories From My Childhood,” a group show based on a national call for entry exploring both dark childhood experiences and somewhat humorous and quirky observations of life from a child’s perspective. Artists were asked to depict a transformative event that occurred during their childhood through visual media and text. The exhibition was then juried by NIU professors, sculptor Ben Stone and poet Amy Newman for awards. Though my work " When She became a Widow" did not receive an award but I am happy to receive these images from the exhibition reception with two jurors in front of my work! #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #niuartmuseum #drawings #salmaarastustudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQ5lbqryyr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This painting is from my series “We Are All One” which is ongoing series since 2001. My belief that we are all connected and equal has only become stronger after two decades. In this work humans, animals, plants, fishes or insects microbes or mycelium swim together on the surface of the earth. Noone is better than other or superior than the other. I am so happy to share that this painting is sold this week by an art patron who believes in my philosophy. #weareallone #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #acrylicpainting #penandink #salmaarastustudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CloX3LIrC4U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thought for today... Have you wondered? Why you are asked to self quarantine today? It is an opportunity for you to meditate, reflect and concentrate Connect with God and love all Yesterday you wanted to isolate from friends and family And didn’t have time to pray! But today you don’t have option In fear of a wide spreading virus! To stay home and practice compassion and empathy Once again it is a chance to know your family Appreciate love and the value of life Hold on to this love in your heart As it will gather power and keep the virus away… Title of the painting We are strong together. #wearestrongertogether #loveyou #compassion #keepmovingforward #spirituality #group #salmaarastustudio (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rrjv1h_3E/?igshid=8m7hwz6ap9q6

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This painting is from my Memory Vignettes series which is opening tonight with a reception at Oakland Asian cultural center. I am working on my three series simultaneously as these are related in theme, content and technique. Above all they mirror my vision, my faith and my love. We are all one Celebration of Calligraphy Stories of Connection and compassion I get overwhelmed when I start describing each thought or my process. I am absolutely passionate about my work and I hope the viewer finds the connection of soul mind and body in my work and not wonder why I do groups of humanity sometime and Arabic Calligraphy paintings same time or create abstract paintings with folk drawings in we are all one series. That is just me! #eastbayartists #miniatures #miniaturepaintings #gold #penandink #contemporaryminiature #paintingon board #goldglaze #salmaarastustudio #tehran #bazar (at Berkeley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Zn6FkhAn3/?igshid=14thewdtxzt71

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Memory Vignettes and Poem-Paintings Series Artist Reception: 6th March 2020 Exhibit Dates: March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020 The Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents works of Salma Arastu from her memory vingettes series: “As a woman, Hindu, Muslim, artist, and mother, I work to create harmony by expressing the universality of humanity through paintings, sculpture, and calligraphy. Inspired by the imagery, sculpture, and writings of my Indian heritage and Islamic spirituality, I use my artistic voice to break down the barriers that divide in order to foster peace and understanding.” – Salma Arastu These series draw inspiration from Salma’s childhood memories from Rajasthan, India and stories of youth spent in Hyderabad, India, Iran and Kuwait. These works echo Indo-Persian miniature paintings and Folk art while pushing the boundaries of form, composition, and narrative to emphasize the messages visually. #eastbayartists #miniatures #miniaturepaintings #gold #penandink #contemporaryminiature #paintingon board #goldglaze #salmaarastustudio (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UbMDeBplO/?igshid=1o8xuyop4wa7p

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Memory Vignettes and Poem-Paintings Series Artist Reception: 6th March 2020 Exhibit Dates: March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020 The Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents works of Salma Arastu from her memory vingettes series: “As a woman, Hindu, Muslim, artist, and mother, I work to create harmony by expressing the universality of humanity through paintings, sculpture, and calligraphy. Inspired by the imagery, sculpture, and writings of my Indian heritage and Islamic spirituality, I use my artistic voice to break down the barriers that divide in order to foster peace and understanding.” – Salma Arastu These series draw inspiration from Salma’s childhood memories from Rajasthan, India and stories of youth spent in Hyderabad, India, Iran and Kuwait. These works echo Indo-Persian miniature paintings and Folk art while pushing the boundaries of form, composition, and narrative to emphasize the messages visually. #eastbayartists #miniatures #miniaturepaintings #gold #penandink #contemporaryminiature #paintingon board #goldglaze #salmaarastustudio (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R8rqFBD2D/?igshid=j2e9kwklom0s

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Last night open reception #f213 at #arcstudiosandgallery #ncwca #arabiccalligraphy #allahu_akbar https://www.instagram.com/p/BwP3xv1gv4y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o9cfjcq6aoxs

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Visited #richmondartcenter this afternoon to look at this giant #whale drawing by #jossances it was powerful... https://www.instagram.com/p/BwOV0kKAVT2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k3bidcp223t3

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#yawadud #attributeofgod #godislove #arabiccalligraphy #sculpture #wood. My new #calligraphysculpture https://www.instagram.com/p/BwM0xCAAOib/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ljd0l4xhwo3d

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#newpainting #arabiccaligraphy #contemporaryart #acrylicpainting #spiritual #youaremygod #artlover #artlovers #arts_gallery #artcollectors www.salmaarastu.com http://ift.tt/2r8g3xT

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Unity Mandala collaborative workshop at #berkeley art center tomorrow between 1 to 2 pm . http://ift.tt/2pTz5sb