Freydoon Rassouli

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Freydoon Rassouli
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Rassouli in 2005
Born (1943-11-18) November 18, 1943 (age 75)
Isfahan, Iran
Nationality Iranian-born American
Education Fine arts and architecture
Known for Painting, writing, architecture, lecturing
Movement Visionary art, Expressionism, Surrealism, "Fusionart"
Website rassouli.com freydoonRassouli.com Newdawncollections.com

Freydoon Rassouli is an Iranian-Born, American abstract surrealist and visionary artist and author.

Defined broadly, a visionary is one who can envision the future. For some groups this can involve the supernatural.

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Life

Inspired and encouraged by his Sufi mystic uncle, Rassouli began painting and learning the poetry of Hafiz and Rumi from early age. He studied with Persian miniature painters at the same time as he was learning European classical and Impressionist painting techniques. At fifteen, he won the title of "best student artist in Iran" and was awarded a government grant to study painting in Europe.

Painting Practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface

Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface. The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The final work is also called a painting.

Hafez Persian poet

Khwāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī, known by his pen name Hafez and as "Hafiz", was a Persian poet who "lauded the joys of love and wine but also targeted religious hypocrisy". His collected works are regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature and are often found in the homes of people in the Persian-speaking world, who learn his poems by heart and still use them as proverbs and sayings. His life and poems have become the subjects of much analysis, commentary and interpretation, influencing post-14th century Persian writing more than any other author.

Rumi 13th-century Persian poet

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī, Mevlânâ/Mawlānā, Mevlevî/Mawlawī, and more popularly simply as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, faqih, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: Iranians, Tajiks, Turks, Greeks, Pashtuns, other Central Asian Muslims, and the Muslims of South Asia have greatly appreciated his spiritual legacy for the past seven centuries. His poems have been widely translated into many of the world's languages and transposed into various formats. Rumi has been described as the "most popular poet" and the "best selling poet" in the United States.

Rassouli migrated to the United States in 1963, [1] where he studied painting and architecture at the University of New Mexico, and was honored with the Leadership Award from the Institute of International Education. Rassouli started his professional career as an architect, but later on became a full-time artist, [2] writer and inspirational speaker. Within the past thirty years, Rassouli has exhibited in the United States, Europe and Asia. He has also written three books, and co-authored six books and three card decks. He guides others in retreats, shares his approach to creativity through public talks and in media interviews. Rassouli is presently living in Southern California.

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Architecture The product and the process of planning, designing and constructing buildings and other structures.

Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or any other structures. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements.

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Rassouli's public artworks include the Angel of Unity, a 45 by 120 foot (14 m × 37 m) mural on a wall at the corner of Washington Blvd. and the Pacific Coast in Venice, California. Another of his murals is Creation, located in downtown Los Angeles. It is 82 by 16 feet (25.0 m × 4.9 m). Rassouli's images also appear in the books Jung: A Journey of Transformation Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas [3] and Language of Souls, [4] along with many magazines and book covers. [2] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California

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Major art exhibitions

On Going Exhibition – Tregg Ison Gallery, N. Hollywood, California

2014 - Solo Exhibit – Nivedita Saboo Gallery – Pune – India

2014 - Solo Exhibition - Mark Burkhardt Fine Arts - Chicago, ILL

2013 - Solo Exhibition – Bait Muzna gallery, Muscat, Oman

2013 - Solo Exhibit - Hippodrome Art Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2013 - Andrea Smith Gallery - Sedona, Arizona

2013 - Solo exhibition in Prague Tower, Prague, Czech Republic

2012 - Solo Exhibition - Depak Chopra Center, Carlsbad, Ca.

2012 - Solo Exhibition - LePetit Muse’ d Art, Palm Beach, Florida

2012 - Solo Exhibition - Paul Joseph Gallery - Miami, FL

2012 - Solo Exhibit – Brno Art Gallery – Czech Republic

2011 - Solo Exhibition – Mayfair Galleria – Los Angeles

2011 - Solo Exhibition – Saddleback college Art gallery – Mission Viejo

2010 - Group Exhibition - Collectors Edition Gallery - Maui, Hawaii

2010 - Solo Exhibition - Mayfair Gallery – Downtown Los Angeles

2009 – Group Exhibition – Quantum Leap – Burbank, CA

2009 – Solo Exhibition - Pacific Art center – Los Angeles

2009 – Solo Exhibition – Art Modern Gallery. Naples, Florida

2008 - Fusionart Exhibition, James Gray Gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica

2008 – Solo Exhibition – Agape Sanctuary – culver City, Calif.

2008 - Fusionart Exhibition – Gallery C, Hermosa Beach, CA

2008 - Exhibition - California State University Northridge Art Gallery, Northridge

2007 – Solo Exhibition - Jack Corbin Gallery, New York, NY

2007 – Solo Exhibition - Colony Theatre & Gallery – Burbank, California

2006 – Solo Exhibition - Avatar gallery, Edmonton, Canada

2009 – Fusionart Exhibition – Pacific Art Center - Los Angeles

2005 - Solo Exhibition - Primavera Art Gallery, Ojai, California

2005 - Solo Exhibition - J.C. Fine Art 2000, Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada

2004 - Solo Exhibition - Petite Louvre Art - Woodland Hills, California

2004 - Solo Exhibition - Lighthouse Center for the arts, Santa Barbara, CA

2003 - Solo Exhibition - Agora Gallery, New York, NY

2003 - Larry Snofin Gallery - Hollywood, California

2003 - Solo Exhibit – The Gallery at Hyatt Regency, Costa Mesa, CA

2003 - Solo Exhibition - Studio Gallery - Newport Beach, CA

2003 – Solo Exhibition – Ward-Chelsea the Artist’s Gallery, New York, NY

2003 - Solo Exhibition - Studio Gallery, Irvine, California

2003 - Solo Exhibition – Paul Joseph Gallery, Las Vegas, Nevada

2003 – Solo Exhibition – Coast Gallery, Laguna Beach, Calif.

2003 – Solo Exhibit – Gallery on Broadway San Diego, CA

2002 - Solo Exhibition - Larry Smith Gallery, Hawaii

2002 - Solo Exhibition - Embry-Riddle University auditorium, Daytona Beach, FL

2002 - Solo Exhibition - CSUN Center for Visual Art– Northridge, CA

2001 - Solo Exhibition - Mountain Magic Gallery, Roanoke, Virginia

2001 - Solo Exhibit - Agape International, Culver City, CA

2001 - Solo Exhibition - Word Chelsea Gallery, New York, NY

2001 - Solo Exhibition - Alex Diamond Gallery, La jolla, CA

2001 - Solo Exhibition - UCLA Kirkoff Gallery, U of CA, Los Angeles

2000 - Las Vegas Art 2000 - Las Vegas, Nevada

2000 - Solo Exhibition - Art & Stone Collections Gallery - Beverly Hills, CA

2000 - Reception for Mural of “Angel of Unity” Venice, California

1999 - Solo Exhibition - Celebrity Center, Hollywood

1999 - Solo Exhibition - Seven seas Fine Arts, Venice, Calif.

1999 - Solo Exhibition - LAX Hilton Gallery, Los Angeles

1999 - Art Expo Group Exhibit in Javits Center, New York

1998 - Solo Exhibition - Metro Denver Art Center, Denver, Colorado

1998 - Solo Exhibition - Celebrity Center Gallery, Hollywood, California

1998 - Art Expo Group Exhibit in Javits Center, New York

1997 - Solo Exhibition - Robert simon Gallery, Culver City, CA

1997 - Solo Exhibition – Metro Fine Art Gallery, Denver, Colorado

1996 - Hilton Fine art Gallery - Orange County, California

1996 - Solo Exhibit - No Borders Art Gallery, Brentwood, California

1996 - Solo Exhibition of Paintings and Architecture - Beverly Hills, CA

Published books

The Book of Creativity - Mastering Your Creative Power by "Freydoon Rassouli", [10]

Rumi Revealed - Selected Poems from Divan of Shams by "Freydoon Rassouli", [11]

Fusionart - Creative Expression Through the Heart by "Freydoon Rassouli", [12]

Rumi Oracle - An invitation into the Heart of the Divine Poetic translations and artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [13]

Pearls of Writ - Adventures in Fusionart and Manifest Love Artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [14]

Journey of Love - Foreword by Jean Houston Artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [15] Memory Land: A place where Love Lives on Artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [16]

Dream Oracle Cards - Rassouli & Kelly Sullivan Walden Artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [17]

Renaissance of Divine Love - Art of Rassouli words of Patricia Cota-Robles Artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [18]

- Blue Angel Publishing - 2014 Journey of Love Oracle Cards - Art of Rassouli & Guidance of Alana Fairchild Artworks by "Freydoon Rassouli", [19]

Inspirations of the Heart by Michael Beckwith, [20]

In addition, Rassouli's art has been featured in numerous books and other publications, including the book Jung: A Journey of Transformation Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas [3] and Language of Souls, [4] along with numerous magazine and book covers. [2] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Art videos

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Golt, Lauren Ashley. "Rassouli". Living Well Magazine. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  2. 1 2 3 Palacio, Leslie (Summer 2003). "A Conversation With Rassouli". Pathways Within. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  3. 1 2 Crowley, Vivianne (March 25, 2000). Jung: A Journey of Transformation Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas . Quest Books. ISBN   978-0-8356-0782-7.
  4. 1 2 Taub, David (January 1, 2000). Language of Souls. Language of Souls Publications. ISBN   978-1-894368-00-1.
  5. 1 2 "Nexus, Colorado's Holistic Health and Spirituality Journal". January–February 2004. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  6. 1 2 Rassouli, Freydoon (March 23, 2005). "Cover: The Summons". The Messenger. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  7. 1 2 Rassouli, Freydoon (April 2005). "Cover: Mystic Traveler". The Messenger. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  8. 1 2 Rassouli, Freydoon (May 2, 2005). "Cover: The Veiling of the Soul". The Messenger. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  9. 1 2 Rassouli, Freydoon (May 19, 2009). "Cover: Distant Fifer". The Messenger. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  10. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2016). The Book of Creativity. Blue Angel Publishing. ISBN   978-1-922161-66-6.
  11. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2015). Rumi revealed. Blue Angel Publishing. ISBN   978-1-922161-38-3.
  12. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2012). Fusionart - Creative Expression Through the Heart. Fusionart Publishing. ISBN   978-1-4675-4976-9.
  13. ↑ Rassouli, freydoon (2016). Rumi Oracle - An invitation into the Heart of the Divine. Blue angel Publishing. ISBN   978-1-922161-68-0.
  14. ↑ Rassouli, freydoon (2011). Pearls of Writ - Adventures in Fusionart and Manifest Love. Fusionart Publishing. ISBN   978-1-4507-9291-2.
  15. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2012). Journey of Love - Foreword by Jean Houston. Beyond Word Publishing. ISBN   978-1-58270-271-1.
  16. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2014). Memory Land: A place where Love Lives on. Light Technology Publishing. ISBN   978-1-62233-020-1.
  17. ↑ Rassouli, freydoon (2013). Dream Oracle Cards. Hay House Publications. ISBN   978-1-4019-4257-1.
  18. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2013). Renaissance of Divine Love. Fusionart Publishing. ISBN   978-0-615-83312-5.
  19. ↑ Rassouli, Freydoon (2014). Journey of Love Oracle Cards. blue Angel Publishing. ISBN   978-1-922161-15-4.
  20. ↑ Beckwith, Michael (January 2, 2004). Inspirations of the Heart (1 ed.). Agape Publishing. ISBN   978-0-9700327-2-0.
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